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50,363
Population
21,378
Households
5 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£50,375
Avg. household income
1,610
Businesses
1,230
People per km²
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About Carr Gate

Carr Gate is a small settlement located in the county of West Yorkshire, within the civil parish of Huddersfield. It lies just to the west of the town of Huddersfield, near the boundary with the Kirklees district. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of semi-detached and detached houses, many of which are set back from the road behind small front gardens. The surrounding landscape is typical of the West Yorkshire region, with rolling hills and patches of greenery. Carr Gate is well connected by road, with the A628 passing nearby, providing access to Huddersfield town centre and beyond. The postcode area WF2 covers this locality, and it is served by local bus routes that link it to nearby communities. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with local amenities including a few shops and a primary school within walking distance.

School Ratings in Carr Gate

Carr Gate is served by 186 schools. Jerry Clay Academy, Hall Cliffe Primary School and Trinity Academy Cathedral are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Carr Gate

Property prices average £275K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £190K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Carr Gate

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Carr Gate, with 106 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Carr Gate

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Carr Gate falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Carr Gate

There are 38 GP surgeries within three miles of Carr Gate, the nearest being West Yorkshire Urgent Care Services (0.5 miles away).

Local Data for Carr Gate

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Property Prices 6,351 sales

Average Price £275K
£200 , £74.09M
Detached £361K 1,826
Semi £190K 2,637
Terraced £149K 1,343
Flat £116K 323

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

109 Primary
18 Secondary
59 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 9
Requires improvement 2

Ofsted ratings for schools in the WF2 postcode area.

Outwood Grange Academy Secondary Good 0.7 miles East Ardsley Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Primary Outstanding 0.9 miles Pinderfields Hospital PRU Not applicable Good 1 miles Wrenthorpe Academy Primary 1 miles Jerry Clay Academy Primary Outstanding 1.1 miles Rooks Nest Academy Primary Good 1.2 miles Thorpe Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Hall Cliffe Primary School Not applicable Outstanding 1.3 miles Lofthouse Children's Centre Requires Improvement 1.3 miles Rodillian Academy Secondary Good 1.3 miles Newton Hill Community School Primary Good 1.4 miles

Household Income in Carr Gate ONS 2023

The average total household income in Carr Gate is approximately £50,375 a year before tax, 9% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £38,758. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Carr Gate £50,375
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £38,758.

Businesses in Carr Gate ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,610 active businesses based in Carr Gate, around 32 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 24 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,610 Total businesses
32 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 88%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 2%

Deprivation and Employment in Carr Gate IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Carr Gate in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 19%
Working age 61%
Older 65+ 20%
9,711 Children (0-15) 19%
30,725 Working Age 61%
9,919 Older (65+) 20%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Carr Gate 994 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Carr Gate is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

Violence & Sexual Offences 385
Shoplifting 106
Anti-Social Behaviour 88
Public Order 82
Other Theft 62
Criminal Damage & Arson 56
Burglary 50
Vehicle Crime 41
Drugs 39
Other Crime 39
Robbery 18
Weapons 16
Theft from Person 7
Bicycle Theft 5
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Outwood Train Station 0.6 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate Train Station 2.9 miles
Morley Train Station 3.9 miles
Sandal And Agbrigg Train Station 4.1 miles
Batley Train Station 4.1 miles
Woodlesford Train Station 4.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lawns 0 yards Beck Bottom 0.9 miles Brandy Carr 0.9 miles The Fall 0.9 miles East Ardsley 0.9 miles Outwood 0.9 miles Lofthouse Gate 1.2 miles Thorpe on The Hill 1.2 miles Wrenthorpe 1.2 miles Lofthouse 1.4 miles Jaw Hill 1.4 miles Snow Hill 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Wakefield
Ward Wakefield North
Constituency Wakefield
Parish Wakefield, unparished area
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Home Ownership in Carr Gate

Of the 21,450 households in and around Carr Gate, 62% are owned, 27% are socially rented and 11% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 62% Social rented 27% Private rented 11%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Carr Gate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carr Gate

What is the population of Carr Gate?
Carr Gate has a population of approximately 50,363 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Carr Gate?
The average property in and around Carr Gate sold for about £274,760, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 21% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Carr Gate a deprived area?
Carr Gate sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Carr Gate?
Carr Gate is covered by the WF2 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Carr Gate?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Carr Gate, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Carr Gate?
The nearest railway station to Carr Gate is Outwood Train Station, about 0.6 miles away.

Streets in WF2 30 shown View all streets

Acute Terrace 1 Adwick Grove 1 Agbrigg Grove 1 Agbrigg Road 3 Airedale Heights 2 Alder Avenue 1 Allan Haigh Close 1 Allerton Road 2 Allison Terrace 1 Almond Avenue 1 Almshouse Lane 1 Alverthorpe Road 11 Ambleside Drive 1 Anderson Street 1 Applegarth 1 Appleshawn Crescent 1 Appleton Court 1 Asdale Road 1 Ashdale 1 Ashlea Court 3 Ashleigh Avenue 1 Ashley Close 2 Aspen Close 1 Attlee Crescent 2 Augusta Court 1 Autumn Mews 1 Avondale Street 1 Avondale Way 1 Aysgarth Close 1 Aysgarth Drive 4

Postcodes in WF2 50 shown View all postcodes

WF2 0AA WF2 0AB WF2 0AD WF2 0AE WF2 0AF WF2 0AG WF2 0AH WF2 0AJ WF2 0AL WF2 0AN WF2 0AP WF2 0AQ WF2 0AR WF2 0AS WF2 0AT WF2 0AU WF2 0AW WF2 0AX WF2 0AY WF2 0AZ WF2 0BB WF2 0BE WF2 0BG WF2 0BH WF2 0BJ WF2 0BL WF2 0BN WF2 0BP WF2 0BQ WF2 0BS WF2 0BT WF2 0BU WF2 0BW WF2 0BX WF2 0BY WF2 0BZ WF2 0DA WF2 0DB WF2 0DD WF2 0DF WF2 0DG WF2 0DH WF2 0DJ WF2 0DL WF2 0DN WF2 0DP WF2 0DR WF2 0DS WF2 0DT WF2 0DU