Emily Way is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 2NR is located in the Skircoat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 2005-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emily Way, Halifax, HX1 2NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 2NS, HX1 2NU, HX1 2NT, HX1 2PX, HX1 2PQ, HX1 2NY, HX1 2NX, HX1 2NH, HX1 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX1 2NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.8% | 26.1% | -12.7% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 46.4% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 46% | 48.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 44.4% | -5.9% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 10.1% | 16.5% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.3% | 75% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 83.8% | 73.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 73.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emily Way was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Skircoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emily Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Skircoat and the 270th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Worthington Apartments Emily Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-04-17 | £135,435 |
| 4 Worthington Apartments Emily Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2013-04-05 | £157,561 |
| 4 Worthington Apartments Emily Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £123,950 | 2006-08-16 | £163,028 |
| 3 Worthington Apartments Emily Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £117,000 | 2005-08-30 | £161,860 |
| 1 Worthington Apartments Emily Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £160,000 | 2005-05-19 | £235,697 |
HX1 2NR 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 HX1 2NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE (Aided) Junior School Savile Hall , Savile Park Road HX1 2ES | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Holy Trinity CofE (VA) Primary School Savile Hall , Savile Park Road HX1 2ES | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES | 2out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 636 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 1,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixis Baps | 196 Savile Park Road, Halifax | 657 yd | |
| Jenny's | 14 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 702 yd | |
| Inner Wheel Club Of Halifax | Former Wardens House, Waterhouse Almshouses | 709 yd | |
| Crave Cafe And Tearooms | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 720 yd | |
| Shay Cafe | 4 - 6 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only) | The Shay, Shaw Hill | 572 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Stafford Avenue, Halifax | 609 yd | |
| Shears Inn | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 720 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 1 Clare Road, Halifax | 948 yd | |
| Plummet Line Hotel Halifax | Plummet Line Hotel, 21 Bull Close Lane | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Works Ltd | 23 Bull Close Lane, Halifax | 923 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 10 Wards End, Halifax | 942 yd | |
| Harry's Grill House | 15 Bull Green, Halifax | 990 yd | |
| Toppers Deli | 49 Commercial Street, Halifax | 1,013 yd | |
| Halifax Curry House | 30 Bull Green, Halifax | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Spring Hall Athletics Facility SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Shay Stadium THE SHAY STADIUM THE SHAY STADIUM SHAW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 645 yd | |
| 3Gi Soccer WEAVING SHED WEAVING SHED SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 669 yd |
| Halifax Swimming Pool SKIRCOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Savile Park Skircoat Moor Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Kensington Road KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Crossley Heath School SKIRCOAT MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,018 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.