Flax Meadow is in Lindley, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3ZN is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flax Meadow, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3ZN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3UW, HD3 3ZL, HD3 3LD, HD3 3JZ, HD3 3ZT, HD3 3ZQ, HD3 3LA, HD3 3NW, HD3 3ZP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 3ZN 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 Flax Meadow was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% higher than the Lindley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flax Meadow has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lindley and the 444th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Flax Meadow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2015-11-06 | £544,483 |
| 1 Flax Meadow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2005-04-29 | £639,091 |
| 5 Flax Meadow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2004-10-29 | £588,405 |
| 2 Flax Meadow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2002-10-31 | £168,678 |
| 2 Flax Meadow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 1998-01-30 | £611,341 |
HD3 3ZN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Moorlands Road , Mount HD3 3UH | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 4out of 4 | 1,772 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 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,535 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 | 1,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 4,227 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 | 2,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 3,711 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Door | 103 Lidget Street, Lindley | 451 yd | |
| The Lindley Tap Grill | Lindley Tap, 56 Lidget Street | 505 yd | |
| Erics | 73-75 Lidget Street, Lindley | 530 yd | |
| Sapori | 57 Lidget Street, Lindley | 533 yd | |
| Birchencliffe Garden Centre | 75 Birchencliffe Hill Road, Lindley | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | Ye Olde Black Bull, 50 West Street | 357 yd | |
| Lindley Working Mens Club | 39 Brian Street, Lindley | 474 yd | |
| No 10 Bar And Kitchen | 10 Lidget Street, Lindley | 676 yd | |
| Birchencliffe Cricket & Athletic Clu | Birchencliffe Sports and Social Club, Halifax Road | 711 yd | |
| Lindley Liberal Club | 36 Occupation Road, Lindley | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Fish Bar | 32 West Street, Lindley | 357 yd | |
| Souv Like Greek Food | 53 Lidget Street, Lindley | 579 yd | |
| Pizza Al Taglio | 61 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 643 yd | |
| Oakes Fisheries | 59 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 643 yd | |
| Pizzeria Napoli | 29 Lidget Street, Lindley | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 663 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Lea Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Lindley Junior School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Birchencliffe Sports Club HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Lindley Recreation Ground DAISY LEA LANE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Huddersfield / Halifax) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 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.