Sefton Terrace is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX1 5RE 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 Sefton Terrace, Halifax, HX1 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX1 5RF, HX1 5RB, HX1 5RD, HX1 5RG, HX1 5HQ, HX1 5RP, HX1 5RR, HX1 5SA, HX1 5PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX1 5RE 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 5RE 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 Sefton Terrace was 807.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 411.2% higher than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sefton Terrace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sefton Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-06-19 | £85,704 |
| 12 Sefton Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2023-08-31 | £198,170 |
| 21 Sefton Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-12-20 | £84,884 |
| 17 Sefton Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-11-30 | £105,793 |
| 23 Sefton Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2022-03-01 | £147,389 |
| 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 | 1,702 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 School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | - not rated | 262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | - not rated | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Junior and Infant School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | - not rated | 654 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 | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,649 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 | 942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,156 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 | 1,435 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 | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Methodist Luncheon Club | 63 Richmond Road, Halifax | 380 yd | |
| Ittefaq Catering | Unit 1, 2 Albert Street | 398 yd | |
| Oceans Karahi Grill | 82 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 564 yd | |
| Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent | Raven Street Centre, 7 Raven Street | 591 yd | |
| Crossley House | Crossley House Function Venue, Hopwood Lane | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Social Club | 66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax | 720 yd | |
| Lee Mount Club | Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount | 799 yd | |
| Halifax Catholic Memorial Club | 44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 817 yd | |
| The Latvian Club | 8 Lord Street, Halifax | 946 yd | |
| La Salsa | First And Second Floors, 24 - 26 Silver Street | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station | Greggs, Pellon Lane Service Station | 82 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 198 Pellon Lane, Halifax | 96 yd | |
| Khan's | 53 Hanson Lane, Halifax | 335 yd | |
| La Jawaab | 114 - 116 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 488 yd | |
| Dyer Cuisine | 10 Dyer Street, Halifax | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 165 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 171 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Raven Street Youth & Community Raven Street | 617 yd | |
| St Marys Parish Centre Clarence Street | 655 yd | |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Healthy Living Gym QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Halifax) (Closed) Deans Clough Office Park | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Calderdale College FRANCIS STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Body Station AKROYD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Pure Gym (Halifax) Broad Street Plaza | health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.