Pye Nest Avenue is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 7HT is located in the Sowerby Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pye Nest Avenue, Halifax, HX2 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 7JY, HX2 7HS, HX2 7HU, HX2 7JX, HX2 7HW, HX2 7JU, HX2 7HQ, HX6 2BX, HX2 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX2 7HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.5% | 28.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 40% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 39.6% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.8% | 25.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 99.2% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 93.1% | 91.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.4% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pye Nest Avenue was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Greetland and Stainland average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Pye Nest Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland and the 9th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Pye Nest Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-26 | £281,901 |
| 1 Pye Nest Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-11 | £213,856 |
| 20 Pye Nest Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-30 | £275,973 |
| 7 Pye Nest Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2024-04-04 | £270,508 |
| 23 Pye Nest Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-09-01 | £293,200 |
HX2 7HT 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 7HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Park Road , HX6 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuel Lane Infant School Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 5,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 3,006 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 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Co Ltd | 129-131 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge | 406 yd | |
| The Larder Delicatessen | 59 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 836 yd | |
| Seize Cafe | St Marys Church Hall, Appledore | 844 yd | |
| Gimbals | 76 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 855 yd | |
| Engine | 72 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shepherds Rest | 125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge | 431 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 47 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 478 yd | |
| William Iv Inn | 80 - 82 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 829 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 31 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Desserts | Unit 27, Dunkirk Street | 729 yd | |
| Marina Fish And Chips | 5 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge | 739 yd | |
| Jing Jing Chinese | 78 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 848 yd | |
| Fizzy's Deli & Desserts | 101 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 910 yd | |
| Indy Joe's | 251 King Cross Road, Halifax | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK | tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School Park Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge ALBERT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.