Baines Street is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 5PW 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 Baines Street, Halifax, HX1 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 5PL, HX1 5RR, HX1 5PR, HX1 5RL, HX1 5RP, HX1 4BA, HX1 5QB, HX1 5SA, HX1 5RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX1 5PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.8% | 37.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 40.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 9.3% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 42.8% | 40.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 19.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5PW this area, 33.8% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 33.8% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.8% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 40.9% | 47% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 44.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 48.6% | 34.6% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 71.1% | 68.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 19.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 68.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 17.3% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 15.6% | 46.2% | -30.6% |
| Muslim | 51.9% | 6.5% | 45.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baines Street was 184.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% higher than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baines Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ovenden and the 117th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Baines Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-04-16 | £103,668 |
| 32 Baines Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-07-10 | £82,670 |
| 28 Baines Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2019-11-04 | £50,698 |
| 22 Baines Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2018-10-09 | £115,819 |
| 46 Baines Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-12-10 | £92,712 |
The percentage of student residents living in HX1 5PW 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2out of 4 | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | 2out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,530 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 | 1,048 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 | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent | Raven Street Centre, 7 Raven Street | 372 yd | |
| Rosier Cakes | 13 Dyson Road, Halifax | 420 yd | |
| Ittefaq Catering | Unit 1, 2 Albert Street | 573 yd | |
| Salem Methodist Luncheon Club | 63 Richmond Road, Halifax | 653 yd | |
| Crossley House | Crossley House Function Venue, Hopwood Lane | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Social Club | 66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax | 426 yd | |
| Lee Mount Club | Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount | 801 yd | |
| Halifax Catholic Memorial Club | 44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 198 Pellon Lane, Halifax | 203 yd | |
| Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station | Greggs, Pellon Lane Service Station | 219 yd | |
| Khan's | 53 Hanson Lane, Halifax | 440 yd | |
| Dhesi Khana | 305 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 617 yd | |
| La Jawaab | 114 - 116 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 416 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 408 yd | |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 615 yd |
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 845 yd | |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Pellon & District Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane | 1,075 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 219.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.