Hartley Street, Halifax, HX1 4BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX1 4BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	52%	52%	0.0%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	48%	48%	0.0%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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	13.4%	21.1%	7.7%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	44.1%	39.8%	-4.3%	44.2%	-4.4%
Separated	8.7%	5.7%	-3.0%	2.2%	3.5%
Divorced	9.4%	11.4%	2.0%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	24.4%	22%	-2.4%	6.1%	15.9%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	22.4%	34.9%	12.5%	48.4%	-13.5%
Good health	34.2%	34.9%	0.7%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	28.9%	18.1%	-10.8%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	9.9%	8.7%	-1.2%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	4.6%	3.4%	-1.2%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 4BA this area, 43.9% 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 13.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	55.9%	43.9%	-12.0%	18.2%	25.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	12.2%	4.3%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	12.2%	0.4%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	8.9%	6.5%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.5%	4.9%	-0.6%	16.9%	-12.0%
Degree or Similar	4.7%	13.8%	9.1%	33.8%	-20.0%
Other	11.8%	4.1%	-7.7%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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)
Chinese	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	30.9%	25.5%	-5.4%	2.7%	22.8%
Other Asian	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	57.2%	65.1%	7.9%	81.4%	-16.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0.7%	6%	5.3%	1.6%	4.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.9% 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	77%	76.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	-6.3%
European Union	2%	3.4%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	19.1%	15%	-4.1%	5.6%	9.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	2%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	75.7%	76.9%	1.2%	83.2%	-6.3%
10+ Years	2.6%	12.9%	10.3%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	2%	2.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	7.2%	0.7%	-6.5%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	12.5%	6.8%	-5.7%	1.9%	4.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.5%	76.7%	-17.2%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Middle East	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Southern Asia	2.7%	1.2%	1.5%
No passport held	32.4%	13.5%	18.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.1%	37.2%	-15.1%
Christian	43%	46.2%	-3.2%
Muslim	30.9%	6.5%	24.4%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Hartley Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartley Street was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hartley Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ovenden and the 109th lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£25,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in HX1 4BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hartley Street are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hartley Street, Halifax, HX1 4BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX1 4BA

Average Price
£64,736

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£64,736

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hartley Street

Average Price
£85,762

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£85,762

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hartley Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
92 Hartley Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£61,500	2021-03-26	£79,551
94 Hartley Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2018-06-14	£87,799
78 Hartley Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£25,000	2016-07-15	£38,992
94 Hartley Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£57,000	2006-07-18	£98,047
94 Hartley Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£58,500	2005-10-03	£104,418

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX1 4BA

Employment

HX1 4BA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HX1 4BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	66
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Employee	11
Other	10
Part-Time Employee	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Self-Employed	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	5
Human health and social work activities	4
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	4
Education	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Other	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD	- not rated	1,292 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Augustine's CofE School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG	- not rated	211 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG	- not rated	257 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Pellon Primary Academy Battinson Road , HX1 4RG	3out of 4	383 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Pellon Junior and Infant School Battinson Road , HX1 4RG	- not rated	383 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Arundel Street , HX1 4LE	- not rated	467 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG	- not rated	383 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	- not rated	1,002 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER	- not rated	1,593 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU	- not rated	1,632 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX	- not rated	1,750 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND	- not rated	4,898 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ	- not rated	861 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN	- not rated	1,538 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL	- not rated	705 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG	- not rated	1,605 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU	- not rated	1,873 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU	- not rated	2,385 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG	- not rated	2,416 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rosier Cakes	13 Dyson Road, Halifax	288 yd
Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent	Raven Street Centre, 7 Raven Street	290 yd
Pellon Baptist Church	Spring Hall Lane, Halifax	657 yd
Ittefaq Catering	Unit 1, 2 Albert Street	671 yd
Crossley House	Crossley House Function Venue, Hopwood Lane	741 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ada Social Club	66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax	290 yd
Lee Mount Club	Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount	862 yd
Halifax Catholic Memorial Club	44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax	1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Takeaway	198 Pellon Lane, Halifax	343 yd
Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station	Greggs, Pellon Lane Service Station	355 yd
Dhesi Khana	305 Gibbet Street, Halifax	512 yd
Khan's	53 Hanson Lane, Halifax	525 yd
PFC	296 Gibbet Street, Halifax	531 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park		543 yd
One Beyond	Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park		603 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street		330 yd
Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD	health and fitness suite	455 yd
Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road	grass pitches	702 yd
Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	750 yd
Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	935 yd
St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street		938 yd
The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston	grass pitches	944 yd
Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON	grass pitches	944 yd
Pellon & District Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane		994 yd
The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,003 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	102.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HX1 4BA