Kingston Drive is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 4ES 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 Kingston Drive, Halifax, HX1 4ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 4ER, HX1 4EX, HX1 4JR, HX1 4EG, HX1 4LG, HX1 3TT, HX1 3TZ, HX1 4EN, HX1 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX1 4ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 32.3% | 37.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 50.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52% | 45% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.7% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4ES this area, 33% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 33% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 15.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 75.2% | 80.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 77.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 18.9% | 9.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -71.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 67.3% | 62% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.8% | 26.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 62.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 23.6% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 5% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.5% | 37.2% | -32.7% |
| Christian | 9.5% | 46.2% | -36.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 77.9% | 6.5% | 71.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Drive was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingston Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Park and the 311th highest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 Kingston Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2025-11-28 | £93,815 |
| 13 Kingston Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-06-24 | £131,319 |
| 21 Kingston Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2024-07-03 | £107,858 |
| 4 Kingston Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-09-15 | £93,515 |
| 3 Kingston Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-09-30 | £102,126 |
The percentage of student residents living in HX1 4ES area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Arundel Street , HX1 4LE | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary School Warley Road , HX1 3TG | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,937 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 | 712 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 | 762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 2,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Mary Sunderland | 45 Essex Street, Halifax | 269 yd | |
| Seize Cafe | St Marys Church Hall, Appledore | 524 yd | |
| Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent | Raven Street Centre, 7 Raven Street | 524 yd | |
| Rosier Cakes | 13 Dyson Road, Halifax | 691 yd | |
| Kobeda Guys | 196 King Cross Road, Halifax | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Social Club | 66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs B's | 2 Pear Street, Halifax | 204 yd | |
| Zara's Catering | 346 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 237 yd | |
| PFC | 296 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 240 yd | |
| Dhesi Khana | 305 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 270 yd | |
| Fizzy's Deli & Desserts | 101 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 298 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 498 yd | |
| Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 583 yd |
| The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.