Brickfield Terrace is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 9BA is located in the Illingworth and Mixenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brickfield Terrace, Halifax, HX2 9BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 9AZ, HX2 9AU, HX2 9HE, HX2 9AQ, HX2 9BD, HX2 9AG, HX2 9AN, HX2 9BE, HX2 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX2 9BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.3% | 52.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 38.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 41.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 39% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 22.9% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14.9% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 22.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 8% | 2.1% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 96% | 97% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brickfield Terrace was 264.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% higher than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brickfield Terrace has the 13th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 62nd highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Brickfield Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-11-27 | £199,912 |
| 7 Brickfield Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-09-07 | £191,107 |
| 2 Brickfield Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2016-04-29 | £83,864 |
| 2 Brickfield Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2009-03-13 | £112,389 |
| 1 Brickfield Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2008-08-29 | £119,007 |
HX2 9BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Junior School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Infant and Nursery School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Primary School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Whitehill Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Community Trust School Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | - not rated | 992 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfield High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9SY | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | - not rated | 679 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Senior School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TD | - not rated | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royd Mount Middle School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 5,330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,502 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 3,792 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 | 3,431 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 | 730 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | - not rated | 730 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School Old Hall , Moor End HX2 0TX | - not rated | 2,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spud Hut Halifax | 3 Heathy Lane, Holmfield | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House Inn | 318 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 237 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 1 Nursery Lane, Ovenden | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmfield Fisheries | 255 - 257 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 127 yd | |
| Roll With It Sandwich Shop | 15 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 902 yd | |
| Mac's Sandwich Bar | 28 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 965 yd | |
| Kwai Hing | 24 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 968 yd | |
| Ovenden Kitchen | 350 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Park Heathy Lane | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Holmfield Recreation Ground Shay Lane | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| The Treadmill Gym WHITE ROSE MILL WHITE ROSE MILL HOLDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Trinity Academy Halifax Shay Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 405 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic High School (Closed) Holdsworth Road | 607 yd | |
| Crossleys Sports Ground Keighley Road | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Trinity Academy (Closed) Holdsworth Road | 671 yd | |
| North Halifax Grammar School MOOR BOTTOM ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Halifax Rufc MOORSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Whitehill Community Academy OCCUPATION LANE | grass pitches | 902 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.