Parkinson Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 3RA is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkinson Lane, Halifax, HX1 3RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 3TB, HX1 3QZ, HX1 3RB, HX1 3UQ, HX1 3UB, HX1 3QX, HX1 3TA, HX1 3UE, HX1 3UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX1 3RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 51% | 53.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49% | 46.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 3RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 40.2% | 35.6% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 52.5% | 15.5% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 5% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.3% | 37% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 39.3% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 17% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.8% | 27.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.5% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 30% | 17.0% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 37.8% | 57.8% | 20.0% | 2.7% | 55.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 57.3% | 34.6% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 82.7% | 73.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 22.5% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 73.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 3.1% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Muslim | 58.8% | 6.5% | 52.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkinson Lane was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkinson Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Park and the 314th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Parkinson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-09-07 | £205,207 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warley Road Primary School Warley Road , HX1 3TG | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Arundel Street , HX1 4LE | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Park Primary School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | 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 | 820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 2,192 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 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 2,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Mary Sunderland | 45 Essex Street, Halifax | 150 yd | |
| Seize Cafe | St Marys Church Hall, Appledore | 229 yd | |
| Dovecotes Cakes | 217 King Cross Road, Halifax | 555 yd | |
| Shams Lebanese Grill | 198 King Cross Road, Halifax | 557 yd | |
| Kobeda Guys | 196 King Cross Road, Halifax | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Social Club | 66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Desserts | Unit 27, Dunkirk Street | 75 yd | |
| Fizzy's Deli & Desserts | 101 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 250 yd | |
| Mrs B's | 2 Pear Street, Halifax | 253 yd | |
| Hanayahs | Broadway Retail Park, Queens Road | 399 yd | |
| Dixons Milk Ices | 242 King Cross Road, Halifax | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 266 yd |
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK | tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 889 yd | |
| The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Crossley Heath School SKIRCOAT MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 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.