Farnlee is in Lindley, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3WL is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnlee, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3WF, HD3 3SD, HD3 3WA, HD3 3WD, HD3 3JB, HD3 3JG, HD3 3WG, HD3 3WH, HD3 3JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD3 3WL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 55.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 44.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 32.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 41% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 51.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.2% | 20.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 35.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 84.9% | 85.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 90.5% | 90.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 91.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnlee was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Lindley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnlee has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lindley and the 8th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Farnlee, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-02-18 | £444,935 |
| 4 Farnlee, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-08-27 | £405,566 |
| 11 Farnlee, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-10-09 | £345,251 |
| 22 Farnlee, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2014-09-17 | £425,170 |
| 6 Farnlee, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2009-09-04 | £355,774 |
HD3 3WL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Voluntary Aided Infant School East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | - not rated | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraclough Hall School Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road , Edgerton HD2 2AL | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 1,821 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Home in Lindley | At Home In Lindley, 17 Lidget Street | 189 yd | |
| Caffe Dolce Vita | 47 Lidget Street, Lindley | 223 yd | |
| Lindleys Delicatesson | 45 Lidget Street, Lindley | 223 yd | |
| Sapori | 57 Lidget Street, Lindley | 265 yd | |
| Erics | 73-75 Lidget Street, Lindley | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 10 Bar And Kitchen | 10 Lidget Street, Lindley | 184 yd | |
| Lindley Working Mens Club | 39 Brian Street, Lindley | 195 yd | |
| Lindley Liberal Club | 36 Occupation Road, Lindley | 314 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 107 Occupation Road, Lindley | 314 yd | |
| Black Bull | Ye Olde Black Bull, 50 West Street | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Napoli | 29 Lidget Street, Lindley | 184 yd | |
| Souv Like Greek Food | 53 Lidget Street, Lindley | 223 yd | |
| Lindley Fish Bar | 32 West Street, Lindley | 435 yd | |
| New Hey Road Fisheries | 218 New Hey Road, Oakes | 591 yd | |
| Hot Shot Pizza | New Hey Road, Oakes | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 336 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lindley Recreation Ground DAISY LEA LANE | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Lindley Junior School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Fern Lea Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Salendine Nook High School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.