Holly Park Way is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 8AJ is located in the Ovenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Park Way, Halifax, HX2 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 8HB, HX2 8DW, HX2 8AR, HX2 9BZ, HX2 8AS, HX2 8DN, HX2 8BN, HX2 8AT, HX2 8JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX2 8AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HX2 8AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.6% | 58.1% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 20% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 41% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 23.4% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 15.5% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 20% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 21.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 93.9% | 96% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 96% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Park Way was 275.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% higher than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Park Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 58th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Holly Park Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-08-12 | £194,791 |
| 19 Holly Park Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-06-09 | £205,125 |
| 17 Holly Park Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2016-01-22 | £202,336 |
| 23 Holly Park Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-08-18 | £224,371 |
| 21 Holly Park Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2014-03-07 | £228,343 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Community Primary School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Field Community Primary School Cousin Lane , Ovenden HX2 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Furness Place , Illingworth HX2 8JY | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Community Academy Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park Academy Keighley Close , Illingworth HX2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 4,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 3,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 4,320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 4,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mags Cafe | Unit 15A, Calderdale Business Park | 385 yd | |
| Scrumptious Bites | 101A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 736 yd | |
| The Dessert Shop | 230 Ovenden Way, Ovenden | 817 yd | |
| Spud Hut Halifax | 3 Heathy Lane, Holmfield | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 1 Nursery Lane, Ovenden | 477 yd | |
| Ivy House Inn | 318 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac's Sandwich Bar | 28 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 366 yd | |
| Kwai Hing | 24 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 375 yd | |
| Roll With It Sandwich Shop | 15 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 476 yd | |
| Ovenden Kitchen | 350 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 525 yd | |
| Planet Taste | 95A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Rufc MOORSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches | 120 yd |
| Moor Lane Moor Lane | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Crossleys Sports Ground Keighley Road | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Machines Gym (Closed) Threeways Centre Threeways Centre NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Threeways Sports Centre THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Beechwood Park Heathy Lane | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Ovenden Sports & Community Arena OVENDEN RUGBY LEAGUE FC OVENDEN RUGBY LEAGUE FC COUSIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Dean Field Community Primary School COUSIN LANE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| St Malachys Catholic Primary School FURNESS PLACE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Holmfield Recreation Ground Shay Lane | grass pitches | 938 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.