Marchcroft is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 7NX is located in the Sowerby Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 2012-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marchcroft, Halifax, HX2 7NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX6 2TA, HX2 7NF, HX6 2UL, HX6 2SB, HX6 2SA, HX2 7NG, HX2 7LN, HX2 7ND, HX2 7NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX2 7NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7NX 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 21.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 61.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 48.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 34.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.6% | 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 Levels | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 40.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 90.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.7% | 94.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marchcroft 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.
Marchcroft 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Marchcroft, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-03-22 | £626,821 |
| 6 Marchcroft, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-12-05 | £704,571 |
| 11 Marchcroft, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-09-27 | £767,481 |
| 9 Marchcroft, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-05-24 | £634,143 |
| 1 Marchcroft, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-11-30 | £677,405 |
HX2 7NX 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 7NX 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%.
| Retired | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Town School Dark Lane , Warley HX2 7QD | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuel Lane Infant School Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND | 3out of 4 | 995 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 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,693 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 | 2,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 3,343 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 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | 3out of 4 | 5,377 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,827 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 | 2,164 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 837 yd | |
| Warley Cricket Club | Warley Cricket Ground, Paradise Lane | 873 yd | |
| The Larder Delicatessen | 59 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 995 yd | |
| Syhiba Restaurant | 57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 1,010 yd | |
| Gimbals | 76 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shepherds Rest | 125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge | 843 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 47 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 950 yd | |
| Hill Crest Bowling Club | Langton Street, Sowerby Bridge | 972 yd | |
| William Iv Inn | 80 - 82 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibi's Kitchen | 236 Warley Road, King Cross | 688 yd | |
| Mexi Bean Express | 561A Gibbet Street, Halifax | 701 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 1 Sandhall Lane, Halifax | 707 yd | |
| Highroad Fisheries And Pizza Bar | 472 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 749 yd | |
| Summer Heywoods | 444 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK | tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge ALBERT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School Park Road | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge High School Fields (Closed) Albert Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Warley Road Primary School WARLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Warley Cricket Club DARK LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Warley Town Recreation Ground Warley Town Lane | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Church Institute Cricket Club The Astleys The Astleys Blackwall Lane | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| West End Golf Club Paddock Lane | golf | 1,057 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.