Quarmby Fold is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 4YT 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 Fold, Huddersfield, HD3 4YT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 4FT, HD3 4YD, HD3 4YS, HD3 4XU, HD3 4YX, HD3 4YR, HD3 4YW, HD3 4XJ, HD3 4FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 4YT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.2% | 32% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 50.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.5% | 45.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.4% | 15.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.2% | 96.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarmby Fold was 102.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarmby Fold has the 36th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 437th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Quarmby Fold, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-11-05 | £136,928 |
| 5 Quarmby Fold, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-08-30 | £194,107 |
| Thaxton Barn Quarmby Fold, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2024-03-28 | £382,022 |
| 67 Quarmby Fold, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-09-02 | £165,128 |
| 53 - 55 Quarmby Fold, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2022-05-27 | £175,881 |
HD3 4YT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD3 4YT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Foundation 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 | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,890 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 | 747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,311 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 | 1,204 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barraclough Hall School Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road , Edgerton HD2 2AL | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 2,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old George | Wellington Mills, Plover Road | 405 yd | |
| Merrie England Coffee Shop | Merrie England, New Hey Road | 495 yd | |
| Longwood Village Group (LVG) Memory Cafe | Longwood Mechanics Hall, Longwood Gate | 836 yd | |
| Town Playcafé Huddersfield, | Unit 2, Town Playcafe Huddersfield Springfield Mills | 876 yd | |
| Beauty and The Barista | 12 Acre Street, Lindley | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fieldhead | 219 Quarmby Road, Quarmby | 324 yd | |
| The Highgate | Highgate Oakes Hotel, 264 New Hey Road | 495 yd | |
| The Old Wire Works | 75 Acre Street, Lindley | 848 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 1 Acre Street, Lindley | 876 yd | |
| Slip Inn | 156A Longwood Gate, Longwood | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hey Road Fisheries | 218 New Hey Road, Oakes | 495 yd | |
| Hot Shot Pizza | New Hey Road, Oakes | 495 yd | |
| Foxys Sandwich Bar | 196a New Hey Road, Oakes | 495 yd | |
| Piccola Taverna | 10 Acre Street, Lindley | 919 yd | |
| Oriental Taste | 14 Acre Street, Lindley | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salendine Nook High School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Huddersfield New College NEW HEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Longwood Mechanics Hall LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD GATE | 862 yd | |
| Douglas Avenue DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Celandine Avenue Recreation Ground CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Botham Hall Recreation Ground BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND RUFFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.