Hanson Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 4QW is located in the Warley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanson Lane, Halifax, HX1 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 4QR, HX1 4QP, HX1 4QN, HX1 4QS, HX1 4RE, HX1 4QT, HX1 4RT, HX1 4QU, HX1 4TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX1 4QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 45.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 48.3% | 42.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 40.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 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.
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 25.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 19.2% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 14.7% | 4.9% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 40.1% | 52.7% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 46.9% | 32.3% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -49.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 69.3% | 67.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 19.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 68.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 20.6% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 1.5% | -8.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 10.4% | 1.5% | 8.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 56.6% | 6.5% | 50.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanson Lane was 90.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanson Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ovenden and the 294th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-01-16 | £101,159 |
| 250 Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-10-13 | £75,196 |
| 264 Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2023-05-12 | £87,149 |
| 232 Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-01-15 | £108,685 |
| 258 Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-07-19 | £93,070 |
The percentage of student residents living in HX1 4QW 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Sandbeds Road , Pellon HX2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | 2out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 4,114 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 | 1,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 2,211 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 | 361 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 | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 3,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellon Baptist Church | Spring Hall Lane, Halifax | 109 yd | |
| Rosier Cakes | 13 Dyson Road, Halifax | 301 yd | |
| Jay's Corner Cafe | 120 Albert View, Pellon | 335 yd | |
| Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent | Raven Street Centre, 7 Raven Street | 600 yd | |
| KLS Cakes | 123 Sandhall Lane, Halifax | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Social Club | 66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zara's Catering | 346 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 402 yd | |
| Cafe Cartel | 28 Spring Hall Place, Halifax | 410 yd | |
| Shun Hing | 56 Albert Road, Halifax | 467 yd | |
| Saz Pizza And Balti House | 9 Spring Hall Lane, Halifax | 479 yd | |
| Brackenbed Fisheries | 10 Spring Hall Lane, Halifax | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 619 yd | |
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Pellon & District Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane | 698 yd | |
| Ling Bob Playing Fields LING BOB JUNIOR INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL LING BOB JUNIOR INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL ALBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,036 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.