Hopwood Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 5HW is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 5HN, HX1 5HL, HX1 5AF, HX1 2SB, HX1 2DG, HX1 2RZ, HX1 5AG, HX1 5AE, HX1 2SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX1 5HW is primarily male, with 58.4% 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 | 46.7% | 41.6% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 58.4% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 5HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 44.4% | 47% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 34% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 5.3% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 37.7% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 15.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 41.6% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 28.6% | 23.3% | 3.1% | 25.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.5% | 1.9% | -11.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.2% | 54.9% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 77% | 54.3% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 29.4% | 18.2% | 5.6% | 23.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 54.1% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 21% | 16.6% | 2.2% | 18.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.4% | 76.7% | -36.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 28% | 1.2% | 26.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 25% | 1.7% | 23.3% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopwood Lane was 507.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 592.5% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopwood Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 14th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-06-07 | £120,295 |
| 8 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-12-20 | £96,486 |
| 8 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2015-02-06 | £109,237 |
| 2 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-02-17 | £375,392 |
| 2 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2006-07-10 | £380,666 |
HX1 5HW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | 2out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,083 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 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 650 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,928 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 | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo By Ayubowan | 4 Carlton Place, Halifax | 80 yd | |
| Sagra Tandoori Restaurant | 5 Carlton Place, Halifax | 106 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 20 Rawson Street, Halifax | 208 yd | |
| Ace Of Taste | 15 Rawson Street, Halifax | 223 yd | |
| Beefeater Grill & Griddle | 1 George Street, Halifax | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Latvian Club | 8 Lord Street, Halifax | 81 yd | |
| Plummet Line Hotel Halifax | Plummet Line Hotel, 21 Bull Close Lane | 140 yd | |
| Bow Legged With Brass | 21 George Street, Halifax | 199 yd | |
| The Barum Top Inn | 17 Rawson Street, Halifax | 211 yd | |
| Bierkeller | The Potting Shed, 24 Fountain Street | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Curry House | 30 Bull Green, Halifax | 86 yd | |
| Harry's Grill House | 15 Bull Green, Halifax | 93 yd | |
| Pizza Works Ltd | 23 Bull Close Lane, Halifax | 133 yd | |
| X Burger | 23 George Street, Halifax | 187 yd | |
| Toppers Deli | 49 Commercial Street, Halifax | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 381 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 29 Woolshops, Halifax | 650 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 776 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 285 yd | |
| Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET | 428 yd | |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 471 yd | |
| Halifax Swimming Pool SKIRCOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Pure Gym (Halifax) Broad Street Plaza | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Body Station AKROYD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Gemini Fitness (Closed) Square Road | health and fitness suite | 760 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.