Kent Street is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 2SR 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 Kent Street, Halifax, HX1 2SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 2TA, HX1 2SY, HX1 2EJ, HX1 2BG, HX1 2BE, HX1 2SH, HX1 2BD, HX1 2DG, HX1 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX1 2SR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 46.7% | 48.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 44.4% | 46.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 38.1% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 3.6% | -9.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 48.8% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 15.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 18.1% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 39.1% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 13.5% | 32.7% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 30.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 71.2% | 44.4% | -26.8% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 77% | 72.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 19.4% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 73.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 17.2% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 1.2% | -6.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 11% | 1.2% | 9.8% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 46.2% | -29.7% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 38.2% | 6.5% | 31.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Street was 255.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.3% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 64th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Kent Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2006-11-17 | £79,161 |
| 9A Kent Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2006-11-16 | £52,246 |
| 9 Kent Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2006-02-09 | £77,163 |
| 9 Kent Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-09-26 | £137,734 |
| 9 Kent Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1999-08-18 | £83,441 |
HX1 2SR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HX1 2SR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | 2out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 803 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 | 1,917 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 | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo By Ayubowan | 4 Carlton Place, Halifax | 174 yd | |
| Sagra Tandoori Restaurant | 5 Carlton Place, Halifax | 195 yd | |
| Inner Wheel Club Of Halifax | Former Wardens House, Waterhouse Almshouses | 217 yd | |
| The Next Step Trust | 19 West Parade, Halifax | 221 yd | |
| Calderdale SmartMove | 15 Harrison Road, Halifax | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plummet Line Hotel Halifax | Plummet Line Hotel, 21 Bull Close Lane | 238 yd | |
| Halifax Catholic Memorial Club | 44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 260 yd | |
| The Latvian Club | 8 Lord Street, Halifax | 275 yd | |
| The Barum Top Inn | 17 Rawson Street, Halifax | 335 yd | |
| Bierkeller | The Potting Shed, 24 Fountain Street | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Works Ltd | 23 Bull Close Lane, Halifax | 200 yd | |
| Harry's Grill House | 15 Bull Green, Halifax | 237 yd | |
| Halifax Curry House | 30 Bull Green, Halifax | 258 yd | |
| X Burger | 23 George Street, Halifax | 350 yd | |
| Toppers Deli | 49 Commercial Street, Halifax | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 497 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 29 Woolshops, Halifax | 794 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 908 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 363 yd |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 376 yd | |
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 432 yd | |
| Halifax Swimming Pool SKIRCOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET | 609 yd | |
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Shay Stadium THE SHAY STADIUM THE SHAY STADIUM SHAW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Xplosive Fitness SQUARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Gemini Fitness (Closed) Square Road | health and fitness suite | 863 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.