Heath Mount is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 2YR is located in the Skircoat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heath Mount, Halifax, HX1 2YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 0DL, HX1 2NN, HX1 2NW, HX1 2NP, HX1 2NX, HX3 0DR, HX3 0DJ, HX3 0DN, HX3 0DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX1 2YR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 55.6% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 44.4% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 26.4% | 31.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 49.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 55.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 43.7% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 10% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 82.8% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 89.8% | 88.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 87.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Mount was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Skircoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heath Mount has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Skircoat and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Heath Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-10-08 | £343,768 |
| 17 Heath Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-03-15 | £535,759 |
| 15 Heath Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-09-21 | £377,420 |
| 17 Heath Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-02-02 | £616,260 |
| 9 Heath Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-12-11 | £516,818 |
HX1 2YR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,975 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 | 274 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 | 274 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 704 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Park Primary School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community 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 | 750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 2,041 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 | 1,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,534 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 | 2,461 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 | 837 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixis Baps | 196 Savile Park Road, Halifax | 601 yd | |
| Ennie's Barbecue | 40 Moorfield Street, Halifax | 788 yd | |
| Crave Cafe And Tearooms | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 842 yd | |
| Inner Wheel Club Of Halifax | Former Wardens House, Waterhouse Almshouses | 846 yd | |
| Jenny's | 14 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Bowling Club | Stafford Avenue, Halifax | 594 yd | |
| Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only) | The Shay, Shaw Hill | 731 yd | |
| Shears Inn | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 842 yd | |
| Old Crossleyans Rugby Union Football Club | Standeven House, Broomfield Avenue | 992 yd | |
| Plummet Line Hotel Halifax | Plummet Line Hotel, 21 Bull Close Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxters Sandwich Bar | 305 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 1,023 yd | |
| Tian Tian Eat | 315 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 1,052 yd | |
| Pizza Works Ltd | 23 Bull Close Lane, Halifax | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 322 yd |
| Spring Hall Athletics Facility SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Savile Park Skircoat Moor Road | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 623 yd |
| Shay Stadium THE SHAY STADIUM THE SHAY STADIUM SHAW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 713 yd |
| 3Gi Soccer WEAVING SHED WEAVING SHED SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 788 yd |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 799 yd | |
| Kensington Road KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Crossley Heath School SKIRCOAT MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Halifax Swimming Pool SKIRCOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 918 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 270.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.