Windle Royd Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 7RX is located in the Warley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windle Royd Lane, Halifax, HX2 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 0LJ, HX2 0LL, HX2 0LH, HX2 7RL, HX2 7LY, HX2 0LQ, HX2 0LN, HX2 7QP, HX2 7NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX2 7RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 55.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 45.7% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.6% | 44.1% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 45.9% | 39.5% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.2% | 18.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 29.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 14.2% | 24.1% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 21.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.3% | 72.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 89.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 89.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windle Royd Lane was 228.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% higher than the Ovenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windle Royd Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ovenden and the 78th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Windle Royd Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2014-12-04 | £602,003 |
| Stream Corner Windle Royd Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2005-01-24 | £901,295 |
| Stream Corner Windle Royd Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 1997-09-09 | £981,360 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warley Town School Dark Lane , Warley HX2 7QD | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Park Road , HX6 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Sandbeds Road , Pellon HX2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Road Primary Academy Warley Road , HX1 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 3,489 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | 3out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 1,398 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 | 2,347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warley Cricket Club | Warley Cricket Ground, Paradise Lane | 726 yd | |
| KLS Cakes | 123 Sandhall Lane, Halifax | 788 yd | |
| Anthony Ioannou | 65 Vicar Park Drive, Halifax | 868 yd | |
| Jay's Corner Cafe | 120 Albert View, Pellon | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 1 Sandhall Lane, Halifax | 526 yd | |
| Mexi Bean Express | 561A Gibbet Street, Halifax | 583 yd | |
| Highroad Fisheries And Pizza Bar | 472 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 650 yd | |
| Summer Heywoods | 444 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 743 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 442 Gibbet Street, Halifax | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Golf Club Paddock Lane | golf | 588 yd |
| Warley Cricket Club DARK LANE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Warley Town Recreation Ground Warley Town Lane | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Ling Bob Playing Fields LING BOB JUNIOR INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL LING BOB JUNIOR INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL ALBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| The Halifax Academy GIBBET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge High School Fields (Closed) Albert Road | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge ALBERT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK | tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Church Institute Cricket Club The Astleys The Astleys Blackwall Lane | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.