Clapton Avenue is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 3XB 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 Clapton Avenue, Halifax, HX1 3XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 3XA, HX1 3JZ, HX1 3XD, HX1 3JY, HX1 1EB, HX1 3XE, HX1 3LB, HX1 3XQ, HX1 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX1 3XB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 46.9% | 49.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 34.8% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 50.4% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.4% | 51.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 3XB this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 32.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 31.3% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 11.4% | 0% | -11.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.6% 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 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 71.4% | 71.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 68.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 23.6% | 13.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -67.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 65.6% | 63.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 27.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 63.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 33% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 1.4% | -20.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.1% | 37.2% | -30.1% |
| Christian | 9.7% | 46.2% | -36.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 79% | 6.5% | 72.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapton Avenue was 167.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% higher than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clapton Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ovenden and the 124th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Clapton Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-07-01 | £144,076 |
| 45 Clapton Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2020-11-16 | £132,852 |
| 6 Clapton Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-10-22 | £142,634 |
| 19 Clapton Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-08-07 | £149,045 |
| 19 Clapton Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-08-22 | £118,086 |
The percentage of student residents living in HX1 3XB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Park Primary School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 841 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 1,303 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 | 206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,347 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 | 1,525 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 | 393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 1,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Next Step Trust | 19 West Parade, Halifax | 424 yd | |
| Dixis Baps | 196 Savile Park Road, Halifax | 443 yd | |
| Crossley House | Crossley House Function Venue, Hopwood Lane | 452 yd | |
| Ennie's Barbecue | 40 Moorfield Street, Halifax | 482 yd | |
| Kobeda Guys | 196 King Cross Road, Halifax | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Catholic Memorial Club | 44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 562 yd | |
| The Latvian Club | 8 Lord Street, Halifax | 856 yd | |
| Plummet Line Hotel Halifax | Plummet Line Hotel, 21 Bull Close Lane | 871 yd | |
| The Barum Top Inn | 17 Rawson Street, Halifax | 967 yd | |
| Bow Legged With Brass | 21 George Street, Halifax | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Hot N Spicy | 67 Parkinson Lane, Halifax | 381 yd | |
| Mac Moody's | 75 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 501 yd | |
| Hanayahs | Broadway Retail Park, Queens Road | 513 yd | |
| Shimlas | 194 King Cross Road, Halifax | 518 yd | |
| Imaad's Fast Food | 200 King Cross Road, Halifax | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 482 yd |
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 768 yd | |
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 774 yd | |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Crossley Heath School SKIRCOAT MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 942 yd | |
| Savile Park Skircoat Moor Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 993 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.