Rochdale Road is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 7NL 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 Rochdale Road, Halifax, HX2 7NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 7NJ, HX2 7JS, HX2 7NH, HX2 7LB, HX2 7LA, HX2 7JR, HX2 7JZ, HX2 7NR, HX2 7NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX2 7NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 27.4% | 26% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 57% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 36.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 6.5% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 12.9% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 12.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 32.3% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 94.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochdale Road was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Greetland and Stainland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochdale Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland and the 138th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Rochdale Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-10-01 | £515,605 |
| 250 Rochdale Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-03-29 | £496,821 |
| 258 Rochdale Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-11-04 | £212,157 |
| 254 Rochdale Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-18 | £196,634 |
| Willowgate Rochdale Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-13 | £422,619 |
HX2 7NL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Park Road , HX6 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuel Lane Infant School Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Town School Dark Lane , Warley HX2 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,807 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 | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 3,050 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 | 1,072 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 | 588 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 | 1,870 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,973 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 | 552 yd | |
| Miss Mary Sunderland | 45 Essex Street, Halifax | 845 yd | |
| The Larder Delicatessen | 59 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 896 yd | |
| Seize Cafe | St Marys Church Hall, Appledore | 919 yd | |
| Syhiba Restaurant | 57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shepherds Rest | 125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge | 569 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 47 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 667 yd | |
| William Iv Inn | 80 - 82 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 898 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 31 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibi's Kitchen | 236 Warley Road, King Cross | 709 yd | |
| Simply Desserts | Unit 27, Dunkirk Street | 743 yd | |
| Fizzy's Deli & Desserts | 101 Hopwood Lane, Halifax | 779 yd | |
| Marina Fish And Chips | 5 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge | 811 yd | |
| Mrs B's | 2 Pear Street, Halifax | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK | tennis courts | 122 yd |
| Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School Park Road | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge ALBERT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Kingston Club UPPER KINGSTON | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| The Ramsdens (Closed) Upper Kingston | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge High School Fields (Closed) Albert Road | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.