North Parade, Halifax, HX1 1YQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX1 1YQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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	59.8%	48.7%	-11.1%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	40.2%	51.3%	11.1%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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	16.4%	20.8%	4.4%	37.9%	-17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	26%	16.9%	-9.1%	44.2%	-27.3%
Separated	3.4%	5.8%	2.4%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	22%	33.1%	11.1%	9.1%	24.0%
Widowed	32.2%	23.4%	-8.8%	6.1%	17.3%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (29.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	12.3%	7.2%	-5.1%	48.4%	-41.2%
Good health	18.4%	22.4%	4.0%	33.6%	-11.2%
Fair health	45.3%	40.8%	-4.5%	12.7%	28.1%
Bad health	21.2%	21.7%	0.5%	4.0%	17.7%
Very bad health	2.8%	7.9%	5.1%	1.2%	6.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 1YQ this area, 55.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 6.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	68.4%	55.3%	-13.1%	18.2%	37.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	10.5%	2.0%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	2.8%	12.5%	9.7%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	6.6%	2.1%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	3.4%	4.6%	1.2%	16.9%	-12.3%
Degree or Similar	7.3%	6.6%	-0.7%	33.8%	-27.2%
Other	5.1%	3.9%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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	6.1%	0.6%	-5.5%	3.1%	-2.5%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.2%	96.1%	3.9%	81.4%	14.7%
Arab	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	90.5%	94.8%	4.3%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	8.4%	2.6%	-5.8%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.7%	94.8%	7.1%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	4.5%	5.2%	0.7%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.6%	76.7%	-11.1%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	33.1%	13.5%	19.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is North Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Parade was 779.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 964.2% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

North Parade has the 5th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 10th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 352.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£29,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in HX1 1YQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on North Parade are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for North Parade, Halifax, HX1 1YQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX1 1YQ

Average Price
£339,871

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£206,977

Detached
£472,764

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for North Parade

Average Price
£345,995

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£212,016

Detached
£479,974

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on North ParadeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ambulance Station North Parade, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2009-05-01	£479,974
6 North Parade, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2005-12-09	£212,016

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX1 1YQ

Employment

HX1 1YQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HX1 1YQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Other	9
Full-Time Employee	8
Part-Time Employee	8
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Self-Employed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	3
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Human health and social work activities	1
Manufacturing	1
Transport and storage	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN	3out of 4	501 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland Road , HX3 6LA	3out of 4	526 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	1,108 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER	- not rated	1,112 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Akroydon Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU	3out of 4	1,165 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG	4out of 4	2,121 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG	1out of 4	3,428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ	4out of 4	3,434 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW	1out of 4	3,692 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU	4out of 4	3,874 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN	- not rated	316 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ	- not rated	1,320 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	3out of 4	2,288 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,091 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW	- not rated	2,239 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB	- not rated	2,704 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ	4out of 4	2,959 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU	- not rated	3,105 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Theos Greek Restaurant	91 Northgate, Halifax	33 yd
FUEL Shack Ltd	95 Northgate, Halifax	48 yd
Nandos	10 Broad Street Plaza, Broad Street Plaza	109 yd
Los Pampas	8 Broad Street Plaza, Broad Street Plaza	119 yd
Dario's Slice	Ground Floor, 17 Crossley Street	268 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Percy Shaw	2 Broad Street Plaza, Broad Street Plaza	108 yd
The Grayston Unity	3 Wesley Court, Halifax	222 yd
Cookies	5 Union Cross Yard, Halifax	265 yd
Acapulco Night Club	Acapulco Club, 3 Waterhouse Street	304 yd
Twilight	2 Waterhouse Street, Halifax	320 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Xin Ying	99 Northgate, Halifax	58 yd
Knead Pizzeria \& Bar	2 Crossley Street, Halifax	206 yd
Le Munch Bunch	15 Northgate, Halifax	255 yd
Romino's Pizza	2A Waterhouse Street, Halifax	314 yd
Get Stuffed	31 - 33 Crown Street, Halifax	346 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	29 Woolshops, Halifax	362 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax	489 yd
One Beyond	Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park	844 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park	875 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Halifax) Broad Street Plaza	health and fitness suite	35 yd
Body Station AKROYD PLACE	health and fitness suite	60 yd
North Bridge Leisure Centre NORTH BRIDGE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	180 yd
Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET		262 yd
Fitness First Health Club (Halifax) (Closed) Deans Clough Office Park	health and fitness suite	298 yd
24/7 Fitness (Halifax)	health and fitness suite	368 yd
Gemini Fitness (Closed) Square Road	health and fitness suite	573 yd
Xplosive Fitness SQUARE ROAD	health and fitness suite	584 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Halifax) CHARLESTOWN ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	610 yd
St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street		648 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.0%

Speed Aviability

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	20.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HX1 1YQ