Gladstone Road is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 5LJ 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 Gladstone Road, Halifax, HX1 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 5LL, HX1 5LQ, HX1 5NX, HX1 5LE, HX1 5LN, HX1 5LG, HX1 5LF, HX1 5QY, HX1 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX1 5LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HX1 5LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 31% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 57.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.7% | 47% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5LJ this area, 40.2% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 40.2% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 20.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.2% 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 | 14% | 11.8% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 76.5% | 75% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 72.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -78.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 57% | 58.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41% | 34.6% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 29.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 58.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 29.3% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 3.4% | -27.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.9% | 37.2% | -36.3% |
| Christian | 6.4% | 46.2% | -39.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 87.4% | 6.5% | 80.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Road was 186.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% higher than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gladstone Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ovenden and the 107th highest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gladstone Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-05-26 | £98,920 |
| 30 Gladstone Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-03-08 | £200,495 |
| 27 Gladstone Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-24 | £220,634 |
| 3 Gladstone Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2013-11-22 | £221,528 |
| 1 Gladstone Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-01-19 | £128,578 |
The percentage of student residents living in HX1 5LJ 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 | 86 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Other | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | - not rated | 343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | - not rated | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Junior and Infant School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | - not rated | 4,989 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 | 601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 990 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 | 1,491 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 | 344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ittefaq Catering | Unit 1, 2 Albert Street | 117 yd | |
| Oceans Karahi Grill | 82 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 241 yd | |
| Crossley House | Crossley House Function Venue, Hopwood Lane | 269 yd | |
| Salem Methodist Luncheon Club | 63 Richmond Road, Halifax | 374 yd | |
| Age UK Calderdale Kirklees Day Centre | Rimani House, 14 - 16 Hall Street | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Catholic Memorial Club | 44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 432 yd | |
| The Latvian Club | 8 Lord Street, Halifax | 638 yd | |
| La Salsa | First And Second Floors, 24 - 26 Silver Street | 716 yd | |
| The Nut House | 24 - 26 Silver Street, Halifax | 716 yd | |
| Plummet Line Hotel Halifax | Plummet Line Hotel, 21 Bull Close Lane | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's | 53 Hanson Lane, Halifax | 78 yd | |
| La Jawaab | 114 - 116 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 104 yd | |
| New Dixy | 117A Gibbet Street, Halifax | 207 yd | |
| Dhesi Karahi Grill | 103 - 105 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 260 yd | |
| Bismillah Roti House | 95 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 282 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 410 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 347 yd | |
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 543 yd | |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET | 841 yd | |
| Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Halifax) (Closed) Deans Clough Office Park | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 895 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.