Catherine Close is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3ZL is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catherine Close, Huddersfield, HD3 3ZL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3JZ, HD3 3UW, HD3 3ZN, HD3 3LD, HD3 3JX, HD3 3ZT, HD3 3NW, HD3 3NN, HD3 3ZQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 3ZL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.8% | 34.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 40.6% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 49.2% | 45.6% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 37.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.2% | 79.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 88.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.6% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherine Close was 119.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.6% higher than the Lindley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catherine Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lindley and the 343rd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Catherine Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-07-14 | £531,587 |
| 1 Catherine Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2003-11-07 | £538,945 |
| 3 Catherine Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2002-04-26 | £663,236 |
| 1 Catherine Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2001-12-07 | £599,809 |
HD3 3ZL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Church of England Voluntary Aided Infant School East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | - not rated | 597 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | - not rated | 1,663 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 | 1,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 2,611 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 | 1,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 4,062 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 | 2,416 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 | 1,784 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 2,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Door | 103 Lidget Street, Lindley | 383 yd | |
| The Lindley Tap Grill | Lindley Tap, 56 Lidget Street | 437 yd | |
| Erics | 73-75 Lidget Street, Lindley | 463 yd | |
| Sapori | 57 Lidget Street, Lindley | 466 yd | |
| Birchencliffe Garden Centre | 75 Birchencliffe Hill Road, Lindley | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | Ye Olde Black Bull, 50 West Street | 288 yd | |
| Lindley Working Mens Club | 39 Brian Street, Lindley | 418 yd | |
| No 10 Bar And Kitchen | 10 Lidget Street, Lindley | 612 yd | |
| Birchencliffe Cricket & Athletic Clu | Birchencliffe Sports and Social Club, Halifax Road | 690 yd | |
| Lindley Liberal Club | 36 Occupation Road, Lindley | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Fish Bar | 32 West Street, Lindley | 288 yd | |
| Souv Like Greek Food | 53 Lidget Street, Lindley | 514 yd | |
| Pizzeria Napoli | 29 Lidget Street, Lindley | 612 yd | |
| Pizza Al Taglio | 61 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 657 yd | |
| Oakes Fisheries | 59 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 642 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Lea Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Lindley Junior School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Birchencliffe Sports Club HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Lindley Recreation Ground DAISY LEA LANE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Huddersfield / Halifax) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.