Turner Avenue North is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 8LG is located in the Ovenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turner Avenue North, Halifax, HX2 8LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 8JD, HX2 8LH, HX2 8LQ, HX2 8LF, HX2 8LR, HX2 8HY, HX2 8JG, HX2 8LL, HX2 8HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX2 8LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 51.3% | 56% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 44% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 8LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 38.3% | 46.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 30.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 44.4% | 49.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 24.2% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 8.2% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 18% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 21.7% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93.2% | 88.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 88.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turner Avenue North was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Turner Avenue North has the 10th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 150th lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Turner Avenue North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-09-12 | £115,743 |
| 52 Turner Avenue North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2018-10-16 | £115,295 |
| 54 Turner Avenue North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2002-04-17 | £106,338 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park Junior, Infant and Nursery School Keighley Close , Illingworth HX2 9DG | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park Academy Keighley Close , Illingworth HX2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Tree Infants' School Mixenden , HX2 8QD | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Green Community Primary School Mixenden Road , Mixenden HX2 8QD | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Furness Place , Illingworth HX2 8JY | - not rated | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,059 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 4,229 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 | 3,236 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 | 1,009 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School Old Hall , Moor End HX2 0TX | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake N Butties | 16 Mill Lane, Mixenden | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzlers | 4 Dodge Holme Drive, Mixenden | 583 yd | |
| Amaans Pizzas | 19 Mixenden Road, Mixenden | 583 yd | |
| China Dragon | 2 Dodge Holme Drive, Mixenden | 584 yd | |
| Tony's Fish & Chips | 26 Illingworth Road, Illingworth | 599 yd | |
| NAUGHTY FRIED CHICKEN | 10 Dodge Holme Drive, Mixenden | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park Primary School KEIGHLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| The Ainleys ALLOE FIELD VIEW | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Crossleys Sports Ground Keighley Road | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Moor Lane Moor Lane | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Whitehill Community Academy OCCUPATION LANE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| St Malachys Catholic Primary School FURNESS PLACE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Mixenden Recreation Ground Clough Lane | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Natty Lane Playing Fields Natty Lane | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Dean Field Community Primary School COUSIN LANE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.