Raglan Street is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 5QY 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 Raglan Street, Halifax, HX1 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 5QZ, HX1 5NX, HX1 5LJ, HX1 5LL, HX1 5LQ, HX1 5LN, HX1 5NW, HX1 5LG, HX1 5LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX1 5QY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.9% | 49.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 48.3% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.1% | 35.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 42.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 5QY this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 31.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 23.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.4% 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 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 60.3% | 55.1% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 52.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 31.6% | 22.4% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -59.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 64.1% | 59.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.5% | 28.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 59.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 22.6% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 9.2% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 14.5% | 46.2% | -31.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 70.5% | 6.5% | 64.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raglan Street was 807.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 411.2% higher than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Raglan Street has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ovenden and the 8th highest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 179.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Wire Works Raglan Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £149,750 | 2016-03-22 | £209,886 |
| Victoria Wire Works Raglan Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-08-27 | £456,110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 1,840 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 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Junior and Infant School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | - not rated | 348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Arundel Street , HX1 4LE | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,659 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 | 4,890 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 | 695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 992 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 | 1,495 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 | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,361 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 | 115 yd | |
| Oceans Karahi Grill | 82 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 284 yd | |
| Salem Methodist Luncheon Club | 63 Richmond Road, Halifax | 306 yd | |
| Crossley House | Crossley House Function Venue, Hopwood Lane | 371 yd | |
| Age UK Calderdale Kirklees Day Centre | Rimani House, 14 - 16 Hall Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Catholic Memorial Club | 44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 515 yd | |
| The Latvian Club | 8 Lord Street, Halifax | 685 yd | |
| La Salsa | First And Second Floors, 24 - 26 Silver Street | 744 yd | |
| The Nut House | 24 - 26 Silver Street, Halifax | 744 yd | |
| Bar Rouge | 12 - 16 Silver Street, Halifax | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's | 53 Hanson Lane, Halifax | 67 yd | |
| La Jawaab | 114 - 116 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 182 yd | |
| New Dixy | 117A Gibbet Street, Halifax | 262 yd | |
| Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station | Greggs, Pellon Lane Service Station | 302 yd | |
| Dhesi Karahi Grill | 103 - 105 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 179 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 309 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 342 yd |
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 387 yd | |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 563 yd | |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Halifax) (Closed) Deans Clough Office Park | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET | 848 yd | |
| Body Station AKROYD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.