Brecon Avenue is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3QF is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brecon Avenue, Huddersfield, HD3 3QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3WD, HD3 3PE, HD3 3PA, HD3 3WG, HD3 3PB, HD3 3PD, HD3 3WJ, HD3 3QG, HD3 3PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD3 3QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HD3 3QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 21.2% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 64.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 46.6% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 35.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 6.5% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 37.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 92.8% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 95.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon Avenue was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Lindley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Brecon Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lindley and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Brecon Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-06-04 | £490,704 |
| 9 Brecon Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-11-30 | £437,769 |
| 9 Brecon Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-11-30 | £437,769 |
| 69 Brecon Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-10 | £546,381 |
| 32 Brecon Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2023-08-10 | £357,880 |
HD3 3QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD3 3QF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Moorlands Road , Mount HD3 3UH | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 1out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 4,160 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Dolce Vita | 47 Lidget Street, Lindley | 482 yd | |
| Lindleys Delicatesson | 45 Lidget Street, Lindley | 482 yd | |
| At Home in Lindley | At Home In Lindley, 17 Lidget Street | 488 yd | |
| Sapori | 57 Lidget Street, Lindley | 494 yd | |
| Erics | 73-75 Lidget Street, Lindley | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Working Mens Club | 39 Brian Street, Lindley | 330 yd | |
| No 10 Bar And Kitchen | 10 Lidget Street, Lindley | 493 yd | |
| Black Bull | Ye Olde Black Bull, 50 West Street | 556 yd | |
| Lindley Liberal Club | 36 Occupation Road, Lindley | 631 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 107 Occupation Road, Lindley | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Al Taglio | 61 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 349 yd | |
| Oakes Fisheries | 59 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 349 yd | |
| Souv Like Greek Food | 53 Lidget Street, Lindley | 482 yd | |
| Pizzeria Napoli | 29 Lidget Street, Lindley | 493 yd | |
| Lindley Fish Bar | 32 West Street, Lindley | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 642 yd | |
| Sainsburys, Salendine Nook Shopping Centre | 144 Moor Hill Road, Salendine Nook | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Lea Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Lindley Recreation Ground DAISY LEA LANE | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Lindley Junior School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Salendine Nook High School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Huddersfield New College NEW HEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Celandine Avenue Recreation Ground CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.