Holmes Terrace is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 0JA is located in the Warley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmes Terrace, Halifax, HX2 0JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 0HZ, HX2 0QH, HX2 0QG, HX2 0HY, HX2 0HP, HX2 0HB, HX2 0HN, HX2 0HX, HX2 0QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX2 0JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 41% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 37.6% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.4% | 36.1% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 41% | 35.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 22% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 24.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 21.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.2% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 39.6% | 24.2% | 2.7% | 36.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 82% | 51.5% | -30.5% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 80.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 13.8% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 80.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 22.4% | 46.2% | -23.8% |
| Muslim | 44.5% | 6.5% | 38.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmes Terrace was 174.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% higher than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmes Terrace has the 16th 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 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Holmes Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-12-18 | £69,404 |
| 35 Holmes Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2025-10-27 | £91,161 |
| 37 Holmes Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2025-03-31 | £92,953 |
| 29 Holmes Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2023-06-14 | £104,301 |
| 26 Holmes Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2022-06-10 | £78,668 |
HX2 0JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Sandbeds Road , Pellon HX2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pellon Junior and Infant School Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Arundel Street , HX1 4LE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,101 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 | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 2,630 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School Old Hall , Moor End HX2 0TX | - not rated | 3,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay's Corner Cafe | 120 Albert View, Pellon | 381 yd | |
| KLS Cakes | 123 Sandhall Lane, Halifax | 413 yd | |
| Ya Gobbin Again | 148 Moor End Road, Halifax | 465 yd | |
| Pellon Baptist Church | Spring Hall Lane, Halifax | 516 yd | |
| Treasured By Tanya | 2 Moor End Avenue, Pellon | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellon Social Club | Moor End Road, Halifax | 559 yd | |
| Ada Social Club | 66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stretchgate Fisheries | 17 Stretchgate Lane, Pellon | 119 yd | |
| Shun Hing | 56 Albert Road, Halifax | 295 yd | |
| Saz Pizza And Balti House | 9 Spring Hall Lane, Halifax | 583 yd | |
| Brackenbed Fisheries | 10 Spring Hall Lane, Halifax | 583 yd | |
| Summer Heywoods | 444 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Playing Fields LING BOB JUNIOR INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL LING BOB JUNIOR INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL ALBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Pellon & District Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane | 346 yd | |
| The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| West End Golf Club Paddock Lane | golf | 746 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.