Charnock Close is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 2NZ is located in the Skircoat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charnock Close, Halifax, HX1 2NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 2PQ, HX1 2PX, HX1 2NS, HX3 0BA, HX1 2NR, HX1 2NU, HX1 2PL, HX1 2NT, HX1 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX1 2NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of HX1 2NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 24.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 57.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 52.4% | 47.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36.6% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 14% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.7% | 78.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charnock Close was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Skircoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charnock Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Skircoat and the 241st lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

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 Charnock Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-03-20 | £302,362 |
| 9 Charnock Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-08-22 | £394,639 |
| 29 Charnock Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-09 | £339,833 |
| 2 Charnock Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-01-18 | £338,335 |
| 1 Charnock Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,950 | 2018-12-03 | £329,109 |
HX1 2NZ 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 2NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Park Primary School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,365 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 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave Cafe And Tearooms | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 609 yd | |
| Jenny's | 14 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 642 yd | |
| Shay Cafe | 4 - 6 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 662 yd | |
| Inner Wheel Club Of Halifax | Former Wardens House, Waterhouse Almshouses | 718 yd | |
| Halifax Bridge Club | 44 Prescott Street, Halifax | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only) | The Shay, Shaw Hill | 481 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Stafford Avenue, Halifax | 546 yd | |
| Shears Inn | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 609 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 1 Clare Road, Halifax | 922 yd | |
| The Grayston Unity | 8 Horton Street, Halifax | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 10 Wards End, Halifax | 923 yd | |
| Pizza Works Ltd | 23 Bull Close Lane, Halifax | 937 yd | |
| Baxters Sandwich Bar | 305 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 978 yd | |
| Harry's Grill House | 15 Bull Green, Halifax | 1,006 yd | |
| Toppers Deli | 49 Commercial Street, Halifax | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hall Athletics Facility SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Shay Stadium THE SHAY STADIUM THE SHAY STADIUM SHAW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 471 yd |
| 3Gi Soccer WEAVING SHED WEAVING SHED SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 630 yd |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 632 yd | |
| Halifax Swimming Pool SKIRCOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Savile Park Skircoat Moor Road | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Kensington Road KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.