Wainhouse Road is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 3RT 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 Wainhouse Road, Halifax, HX1 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 3SS, HX1 3RP, HX1 3RS, HX1 3RU, HX1 3SG, HX1 3SE, HX1 3SD, HX1 3PQ, HX1 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX1 3RT is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 44.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 55.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 3RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 31.4% | 50.3% | 18.9% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 29.1% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 13.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 38.3% | 36.7% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 43.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 10.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around HX1 3RT this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 33.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 12.9% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 19.9% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 29.1% | 26.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 23.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 70% | 54% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 87.4% | 81% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 81.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.4% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wainhouse Road was 292.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wainhouse Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Park and the 53rd highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wainhouse Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-05-05 | £97,679 |
| 9 Wainhouse Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2010-08-13 | £114,655 |
| 13 Wainhouse Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2006-03-31 | £111,458 |
| 5 Wainhouse Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2002-08-05 | £132,916 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Park Primary School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,658 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 | 834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 2,190 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 | 1,236 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 | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seize Cafe | St Marys Church Hall, Appledore | 203 yd | |
| Dovecotes Cakes | 217 King Cross Road, Halifax | 204 yd | |
| W4D | 211 King Cross Road, Halifax | 219 yd | |
| Shams Lebanese Grill | 198 King Cross Road, Halifax | 248 yd | |
| Kobeda Guys | 196 King Cross Road, Halifax | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indy Joe's | 251 King Cross Road, Halifax | 118 yd | |
| Indulge Grill | 243 King Cross Road, Halifax | 134 yd | |
| Dixons Milk Ices | 242 King Cross Road, Halifax | 138 yd | |
| Frangoz | 232 King Cross Road, Halifax | 157 yd | |
| Egg Free Cake Box | 230 King Cross Road, Halifax | 161 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossley Heath School SKIRCOAT MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 600 yd |
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Savile Park Skircoat Moor Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK | tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,069 yd |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 1,085 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.