Buckley Lane, Halifax, HX2 0RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX2 0RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	52.7%	49.5%	-3.2%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	47.3%	50.5%	3.2%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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 HX2 0RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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	17%	23.6%	6.6%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	67.7%	61.5%	-6.2%	44.2%	17.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	4.9%	7.3%	2.4%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	9%	6.2%	-2.8%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	41.8%	47.7%	5.9%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	39.8%	37.2%	-2.6%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	13.7%	11.8%	-1.9%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	3.5%	3%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.6%	13.1%	-7.5%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	7.7%	-8.9%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	13.9%	-1.3%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	13.5%	10.2%	-3.3%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	17.9%	4.9%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	16.1%	33.2%	17.1%	33.8%	-0.6%
Other	4.9%	4%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.7%	0.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	100%	91.2%	-8.8%	81.4%	9.8%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.8%	96.7%	-2.1%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.4%	2.4%	5.6%	-3.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	97.3%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	51.7%	46.2%	5.5%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	4.6%	6.5%	-1.9%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Buckley Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckley Lane was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Warley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Buckley Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Warley and the 95th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HX2 0RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Buckley Lane are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Buckley Lane, Halifax, HX2 0RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX2 0RQ

Average Price
£544,098

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£544,098

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Buckley Lane

Average Price
£551,027

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£551,027

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Buckley LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Clough House, 2 Buckley Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£431,000	2025-08-15	£444,231
3 Buckley Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2021-10-19	£527,343
Buckley Farm Buckley Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2020-10-30	£681,946
The Lodge Buckley Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2016-06-28	£572,833
Woodside Buckley Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2012-11-02	£307,290

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX2 0RQ

Employment

HX2 0RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HX2 0RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD	- not rated	1,364 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	1,322 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD	3out of 4	1,364 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Furness Place , Illingworth HX2 8JY	- not rated	1,416 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School Furness Place , Illingworth HX2 8JY	- not rated	1,416 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dean Field Community Primary School Cousin Lane , Ovenden HX2 8DQ	3out of 4	1,419 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX	- not rated	1,800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ridings School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX	- not rated	1,800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	- not rated	1,899 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG	- not rated	2,115 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW	3out of 4	2,752 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND	- not rated	5,243 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ	- not rated	3,157 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN	- not rated	3,959 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	3out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN	3out of 4	4,695 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN	- not rated	4,695 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU	- not rated	608 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour House School Old Hall , Moor End HX2 0TX	- not rated	1,737 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kershaw Dene School Luddenfoot , HX2 6PB	- not rated	2,506 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB	3out of 4	2,573 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Treasured By Tanya	2 Moor End Avenue, Pellon		676 yd
Ya Gobbin Again	148 Moor End Road, Halifax		951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pellon Social Club	Moor End Road, Halifax		850 yd
Halifax Farm Meats Ltd	33 Heath Hill Road, Halifax		850 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roils Head Playing Fields Rye Lane	grass pitches	561 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	11.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	11.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	11.1%

Speed Aviability

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	11.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	38.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.2 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.2 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HX2 0RQ