Quarmby Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 4FE is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quarmby Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 4DY, HD3 4FD, HD3 4FQ, HD3 4DS, HD3 4FF, HD3 4DX, HD3 4EQ, HD3 4DU, HD3 4FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 4FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31.8% | 38.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 39.5% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.3% | 37.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 39.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 21% | 18.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 6.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 10.6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 33.5% | -3.8% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 83.5% | -13.1% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.9% | 95.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarmby Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarmby Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 528th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139A Quarmby Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-09-15 | £138,000 |
| 191 Quarmby Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-11-08 | £165,406 |
| 131 Quarmby Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2021-11-05 | £213,305 |
| 191 Quarmby Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2017-05-25 | £181,348 |
| 185 Quarmby Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2016-10-24 | £132,589 |
HD3 4FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT | 2out of 4 | 667 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Heaton Road , Paddock HD1 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 3,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 4,414 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 | 1,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,004 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 | 767 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 | 948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Playcafé Huddersfield, | Unit 2, Town Playcafe Huddersfield Springfield Mills | 717 yd | |
| The Bridge Cafe and Bistro | 42 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 821 yd | |
| Merrie England Coffee Shop | Merrie England, New Hey Road | 855 yd | |
| Sals Desserts | 160 Luck Lane, Paddock | 879 yd | |
| Old George | Wellington Mills, Plover Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fieldhead | 219 Quarmby Road, Quarmby | 288 yd | |
| Milnsbridge Masonic Hall | Savile Street, Milnsbridge | 725 yd | |
| Milnsbridge Liberal Club | 54 George Street, Milnsbridge | 805 yd | |
| The Highgate | Highgate Oakes Hotel, 264 New Hey Road | 855 yd | |
| The Royal | Royal Hotel, 49 Scar Lane | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Delight | 52 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 719 yd | |
| Tsuen Wan | 94-96 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 719 yd | |
| Flavaz | 98 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 719 yd | |
| The Anchor Fish & Chip Shop | 74 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 719 yd | |
| New Hey Road Fisheries | 218 New Hey Road, Oakes | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Scar Lane, Milnsbridge | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Avenue DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Royds Hall Community School (Closed) VICTORY AVENUE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Crow Lane Rec CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Royds Hall Sports Centre Luck Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 705 yd |
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Huddersfield Grammar School LUCK LANE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Botham Hall Recreation Ground BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND RUFFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Jj'S Fitness Fanatics (Closed) Union Mills Union Mills Tanyard Road | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Longwood Mechanics Hall LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD GATE | 1,069 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.