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Willow Close is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 7NQ 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 Willow Close, Halifax, HX2 7NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HX2 7NG, HX2 7NF, HX2 7LN, HX2 7LW, HX2 7LQ, HX2 7LL, HX2 7NX, HX2 7LR, HX6 2SB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX2 7NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%51.1%1.1% 51.0% 0.1%
Male50%48.9%-1.1% 49.0% -0.1%

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 7NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.7%21.7%0.0% 37.9% -16.2%
Married: Opposite sex62%61.4%-0.6% 44.2% 17.2%
Married: Same sex0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Separated0.6%1%0.4% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced5.6%6.8%1.2% 9.1% -2.3%
Widowed9.5%8.6%-0.9% 6.1% 2.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.1%48.1%7.0% 48.4% -0.3%
Good health41.1%34.2%-6.9% 33.6% 0.6%
Fair health13.5%14.8%1.3% 12.7% 2.1%
Bad health3.8%2.2%-1.6% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health0.5%0.7%0.2% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.6%13.2%-9.4% 18.2% -5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.7%8.3%0.6% 9.6% -1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.5%12.9%-1.6% 13.4% -0.5%
Apprenticeship4.5%5.9%1.4% 5.3% 0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%17.8%7.1% 16.9% 0.9%
Degree or Similar36.8%40.1%3.3% 33.8% 6.3%
Other3.3%1.8%-1.5% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1%0.9%-0.1% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian2.6%0.7%-1.9% 3.1% -2.4%
Pakistani1.8%3.3%1.5% 2.7% 0.6%
Black African0%0.2%0.2% 2.5% -2.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0%1.1%1.1% 0.8% 0.3%
White92.1%90.6%-1.5% 81.4% 9.2%
Arab1.3%0.9%-0.4% 0.6% 0.3%
Other0%0.2%0.2% 1.6% -1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.7%94.2%-1.5% 83.2% 11.0%
European Union0.5%1.1%0.6% 6.1% -5.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa1%1.1%0.1% 2.7% -1.6%
Middle East and Asia2.3%2.7%0.4% 5.6% -2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.4%94.2%-1.2% 83.2% 11.0%
10+ Years0%4.5%4.5% 9.8% -5.3%
5-10 Years0%0.2%0.2% 2.9% -2.7%
2-5 Years0.3%1.1%0.8% 2.2% -1.1%
Less than 2 years4.3%0%-4.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.6% 76.7% 13.9%
Italy0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Portugal0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Turkey0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Europe0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.2% 1.2% -1.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held7.4% 13.5% -6.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.5% 37.2% -2.7%
Christian55.5% 46.2% 9.3%
Hindu0.7% 1.7% -1.0%
Muslim6% 6.5% -0.5%
Not answered3.4% 6.0% -2.6%

Safety

Is Willow Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Close was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Greetland and Stainland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Willow Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland and the 60th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.



🔎 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,900
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in HX2 7NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Willow Close are based on 14 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 Willow Close, Halifax, HX2 7NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX2 7NQ

Average Price
£257,652
Semi-Detached
£257,652
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willow Close

Average Price
£273,414
Semi-Detached
£273,414
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willow CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Willow Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002024-12-16 £295,198
15 Willow Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£163,0002021-02-19 £204,746
13 Willow Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002021-01-25 £203,585
2 Willow Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002016-11-25 £235,847
4 Willow Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002016-06-24 £227,637
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX2 7NQ

Employment

HX2 7NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired132
Full-Time Employee117
Part-Time Employee52
Self-Employed37
Looking after home or family14
Student (economically inactive)13
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Human health and social work activities27
Financial and insurance activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Education16
Manufacturing15
Construction13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Information and communication8
Other5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities2
Transport and storage2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

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 4 699 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Warley Road Primary Academy
Warley Road , HX1 3TG
3out of 4 781 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA
3out of 4 886 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Warley Town School
Dark Lane , Warley HX2 7QD
3out of 4 1,003 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Tuel Lane Infant School
Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND
3out of 4 1,137 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Academy Grammar
Albert Road , HX6 2NW
1out of 4 769 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Crossley Heath School
Savile Park , HX3 0HG
4out of 4 1,882 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ryburn Valley High School
St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF
3out of 4 2,855 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Park Lane Academy
Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG
1out of 4 4,509 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy, Halifax
Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ
4out of 4 4,597 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,811 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Northgate House , HX1 1UN
- not rated 3,142 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 4 908 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 861 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Broadwood School
252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU
- not rated 1,817 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 1,962 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Gleddings School
Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB
- not rated 2,587 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wood Bank School
Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB
3out of 4 3,123 yd Community special school No 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
Coffee Co Ltd129-131 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge822 yd
Miss Mary Sunderland45 Essex Street, Halifax939 yd
KLS Cakes123 Sandhall Lane, Halifax1,019 yd
The Larder Delicatessen59 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge1,063 yd
Warley Cricket ClubWarley Cricket Ground, Paradise Lane1,072 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Shepherds Rest125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge833 yd
Navigation Inn47 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge940 yd
William Iv Inn80 - 82 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge1,073 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bibi's Kitchen236 Warley Road, King Cross528 yd
Mexi Bean Express561A Gibbet Street, Halifax611 yd
Spice Hut1 Sandhall Lane, Halifax641 yd
Highroad Fisheries And Pizza Bar472 Gibbet Street, Halifax646 yd
Summer Heywoods444 Gibbet Street, Halifax670 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Crow Wood Park
CROW WOOD PARK
tennis courts423 yd
Warley Road Primary School
WARLEY ROAD
swimming pool654 yd
Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School
Park Road
grass pitches705 yd
Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge
ALBERT ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts781 yd
The Halifax Academy
GIBBET STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite865 yd
Kingston Club
UPPER KINGSTON
grass pitches892 yd
The Ramsdens (Closed)
Upper Kingston
grass pitches893 yd
Sowerby Bridge High School Fields (Closed)
Albert Road
grass pitches951 yd
Warley Cricket Club
DARK LANE
grass pitches1,077 yd
West End Golf Club
Paddock Lane
golf1,079 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed66.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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