The Oaks is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3TQ is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2006-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Oaks, Huddersfield, HD3 3TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3UD, HD3 3UA, HD3 3UB, HD3 3UE, HD3 3UJ, HD3 3TZ, HD3 3XT, HD3 3TY, HD3 3WX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 3TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 20.1% | 23.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 60.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 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 | 43.9% | 48.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 32.3% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16% | 14.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 34.9% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 13.1% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84% | 80.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 93.7% | 92.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Oaks was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Lindley average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
The Oaks has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lindley and the 244th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Oaks, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-12-17 | £267,067 |
| 3 The Oaks, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-04-03 | £326,110 |
| 11 The Oaks, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-03-23 | £306,297 |
| 18 The Oaks, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £224,950 | 2018-10-05 | £316,868 |
| 8 The Oaks, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-06-29 | £368,333 |
HD3 3TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Moorlands Road , Mount HD3 3UH | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Cross Lane , HX5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Green Primary School Stainland Road , Holywell Green HX4 9AE | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 4,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 5,207 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 | 3,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 4,629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Cravings, 446a | 446 New Hey Road, Salendine Nook | 778 yd | |
| Nook Cafe | Nook Cafe Unit 9, Salendine Nook Shopping Centre, 144 Moor Hill Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ymca | Laund Hill Community Club, New Hey Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nook Fishery | 446 New Hey Road, Salendine Nook | 778 yd | |
| B.Medina | Medina Bismillah, 446 New Hey Road | 778 yd | |
| Kelly's Kitchen | 409 New Hey Road, Salendine Nook | 792 yd | |
| Pizza Al Taglio | 61 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 1,064 yd | |
| Oakes Fisheries | 59 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Salendine Nook Shopping Centre | 144 Moor Hill Road, Salendine Nook | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heatherleigh Playing Fields HEATHERLEIGH RECREATION GROUND HEATHERLEIGH RECREATION GROUND LINDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Outlane Cricket Club off Old Lindley Road | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Huddersfield Ymca Sports & Social Club THE LAWRENCE BATLEY CENTRE THE LAWRENCE BATLEY CENTRE NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Hd3 Fitness Centre THE LAWRENCE BATLEY CENTRE THE LAWRENCE BATLEY CENTRE NEW HEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Celandine Avenue Recreation Ground CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.