Pits Lane is in Scholes, Cleckheaton and in Calderdale district. BD19 6PQ is located in the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pits Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD19 6LP, BD19 6PW, BD19 6PE, BD19 6PH, BD19 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD19 6PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.3% | 32.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 50% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.1% | 57.1% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 31.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BD19 6PQ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 37.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.7% | 95.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pits Lane was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pits Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 312th lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Acre House Pits Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-05-03 | £687,324 |
BD19 6PQ 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Village Primary School Old Popplewell Lane , Scholes BD19 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School Eighth Avenue , Hightown WF15 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Moorbottom , BD19 6AD | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy South Parade , BD19 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Manor School Wilson Road , Wyke BD12 9PX | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 4,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick Independent School Ogden Lane , Rastrick HD6 3HF | - not rated | 4,355 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshead Moor Club | Halifax Road, Hartshead Moor | 276 yd | |
| The Stafford Arms | Scholes Lane, Scholes | 395 yd | |
| Hartshead Moor Cricket Club | Highmoor Lane, Hartshead Moor | 801 yd | |
| Scholes Cricket And Athletic Club | New Popplewell Lane, Scholes | 846 yd | |
| The New Pack Horse | 198 Moorside, Cleckheaton | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Valley Golf & Country Club HIGHMOOR LANE | golf | 693 yd |
| Hartshead Moor Cricket Club HIGHMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Scholes Cricket Club NEW POPPLEWELL LANE | grass pitches | 911 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.