Tewit Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX2 9SF 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 Tewit Lane, Halifax, HX2 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX2 9SE, HX2 9RJ, HX2 9QR, HX2 9SG, HX2 9QW, HX2 9QS, HX2 9SD, HX2 9QP, HX2 9SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX2 9SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 48.6% | 52.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.3% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 22.7% | 33.5% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 45.9% | -14.0% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 40.4% | 40% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 18.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 17% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 22% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.8% | 98.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tewit Lane was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tewit Lane has the 28th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 269th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Tewit Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2016-10-10 | £125,992 |
| 10 Tewit Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-01-22 | £231,359 |
| 6 Tewit Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-05-29 | £217,583 |
| 4 Tewit Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,995 | 2008-09-26 | £210,792 |
| 10 Tewit Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2006-03-24 | £228,350 |
HX2 9SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 3,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Whitehill Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Community Trust School Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | - not rated | 223 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Infant School Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park Junior, Infant and Nursery School Keighley Close , Illingworth HX2 9DG | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park Academy Keighley Close , Illingworth HX2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 300 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Senior School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TD | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfield High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9SY | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TH | - not rated | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royd Mount Middle School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 4,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 4,670 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 | 4,129 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 | 340 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | - not rated | 340 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School Old Hall , Moor End HX2 0TX | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 3,253 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 | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House Inn | 318 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste 56 | 56 Illingworth Road, Illingworth | 603 yd | |
| Tony's Fish & Chips | 26 Illingworth Road, Illingworth | 639 yd | |
| Holmfield Fisheries | 255 - 257 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Community Academy OCCUPATION LANE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| North Halifax Grammar School MOOR BOTTOM ROAD | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Natty Lane Playing Fields Natty Lane | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| The Ainleys ALLOE FIELD VIEW | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Trinity Academy (Closed) Holdsworth Road | 541 yd | |
| St Catherines Catholic High School (Closed) Holdsworth Road | 652 yd | |
| Trinity Academy Halifax Shay Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Holmfield Recreation Ground Shay Lane | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Abbey Park Primary School KEIGHLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Beechwood Park Heathy Lane | grass pitches | 909 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.