Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, HX2 7DD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX2 7DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	53.8%	48.5%	-5.3%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	46.2%	51.5%	5.3%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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	25.1%	30.6%	5.5%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	45.7%	-11.4%	44.2%	1.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.6%	13.1%	5.5%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	8%	8.2%	0.2%	6.1%	2.1%

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	40.4%	46.8%	6.4%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	37.9%	36%	-1.9%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	15.9%	13.5%	-2.4%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	5.4%	2.7%	-2.7%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	20.7%	15.4%	-5.3%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	11.8%	-3.1%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.1%	12.2%	-8.9%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	8.4%	6.9%	-1.5%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	19.9%	9.7%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	22.2%	32.5%	10.3%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	2.5%	1.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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)
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	96.6%	-3.1%	81.4%	15.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	97.5%	97.7%	0.2%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	97.7%	0.6%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.5%	37.2%	12.3%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Darcey Hey Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darcey Hey Lane was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Darcey Hey Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Park and the 271st lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HX2 7DD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 Darcey Hey Lane are based on 33 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 Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, HX2 7DD

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX2 7DD

Average Price
£179,742

Semi-Detached
£123,398

Terraced
£160,312

Detached
£352,668

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Darcey Hey Lane

Average Price
£231,573

Semi-Detached
£129,285

Terraced
£165,639

Detached
£435,061

Flats/Maisonettes
£270,221

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Darcey Hey LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Heather Bank Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£152,500	2023-10-23	£173,914
14 Heather Bank Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-11-25	£161,474
8 Heather Bank Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-10-07	£157,448
2 Heather Bank Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£92,000	2020-03-18	£131,478
12 Heather Bank Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£112,500	2017-10-06	£173,794

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX2 7DD

Employment

HX2 7DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	23
Financial and insurance activities	19
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	10
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	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	1,869 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warley Road Primary School Warley Road , HX1 3TG	- not rated	519 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG	3out of 4	519 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL	4out of 4	735 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Savile Park Primary School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER	3out of 4	835 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Brow Primary Academy Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA	3out of 4	901 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG	- not rated	698 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER	- not rated	782 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	- not rated	1,348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW	3out of 4	1,550 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	1,047 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN	- not rated	2,389 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	1,348 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU	- not rated	1,067 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL	- not rated	1,293 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB	- not rated	1,434 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ	- not rated	2,129 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ	4out of 4	2,129 yd	Community special school	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	Distance
Seize Cafe	St Marys Church Hall, Appledore	378 yd
Dovecotes Cakes	217 King Cross Road, Halifax	466 yd
W4D	211 King Cross Road, Halifax	483 yd
Shams Lebanese Grill	198 King Cross Road, Halifax	520 yd
Kobeda Guys	196 King Cross Road, Halifax	526 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Shepherds Rest	125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge		988 yd
Navigation Inn	47 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge		1,011 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Indy Joe's	251 King Cross Road, Halifax	359 yd
Indulge Grill	243 King Cross Road, Halifax	385 yd
Dixons Milk Ices	242 King Cross Road, Halifax	402 yd
Simply Desserts	Unit 27, Dunkirk Street	406 yd
Mr T's	229 King Cross Road, Halifax	422 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD	swimming pool	537 yd
Crossley Heath School SKIRCOAT MOOR ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	699 yd
The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston	grass pitches	798 yd
Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON	grass pitches	798 yd
Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK	tennis courts	823 yd
Savile Park Skircoat Moor Road	grass pitches	1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HX2 7DD