Powell Street is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 1LN is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Powell Street, Halifax, HX1 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 1LW, HX1 1NH, HX1 1NL, HX1 2AD, HX1 1BS, HX1 1TD, HX1 2EE, HX1 1HA, HX1 1TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX1 1LN is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.7% | 45.9% | 7.2% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 61.3% | 54.1% | -7.2% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HX1 1LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.6% | 61.9% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 20.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 23.4% | 7.6% | -15.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 24.3% | 51.9% | 27.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 40% | 31.1% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 11.1% | -9.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 5.2% | -7.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 HX1 1LN this area, 8.5% 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 | 37.2% | 8.5% | -28.7% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 38.1% | 21.9% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 19% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 15.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 88.2% | 56.2% | -32.0% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 54.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 54.5% | -26.2% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 16.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 22% | 17.1% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 52.6% | -27.4% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 16.1% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 16.1% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 10.9% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 17.6% | 1.2% | 16.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Hindu | 13.4% | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powell Street was 5435.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7321.1% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powell Street has the highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2958.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Powell Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2019-01-15 | £53,780 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland Road , HX3 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 461 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Of Taste | 15 Rawson Street, Halifax | 42 yd | |
| E T Harvey Ltd | 9 Rawson Street, Halifax | 48 yd | |
| Circle Lounge | 59 Commercial Street, Halifax | 62 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 20 Rawson Street, Halifax | 65 yd | |
| Beefeater Grill & Griddle | 1 George Street, Halifax | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Craft Beer Cafe | 18 - 22 Powell Street, Halifax | 2 yd | |
| Bierkeller | The Potting Shed, 24 Fountain Street | 17 yd | |
| The Barum Top Inn | 17 Rawson Street, Halifax | 39 yd | |
| Bow Legged With Brass | 21 George Street, Halifax | 86 yd | |
| Plummet Line Hotel Halifax | Plummet Line Hotel, 21 Bull Close Lane | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toppers Deli | 49 Commercial Street, Halifax | 51 yd | |
| X Burger | 23 George Street, Halifax | 110 yd | |
| Pizza Works Ltd | 23 Bull Close Lane, Halifax | 148 yd | |
| Harry's Grill House | 15 Bull Green, Halifax | 149 yd | |
| Halifax Curry House | 30 Bull Green, Halifax | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 151 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 29 Woolshops, Halifax | 449 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 960 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET | 310 yd | |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 369 yd | |
| Halifax Swimming Pool SKIRCOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 487 yd | |
| Xplosive Fitness SQUARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Gemini Fitness (Closed) Square Road | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Pure Gym (Halifax) Broad Street Plaza | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Body Station AKROYD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Shay Stadium THE SHAY STADIUM THE SHAY STADIUM SHAW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 704 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.