Heath Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 0AG is located in the Skircoat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heath Lane, Halifax, HX3 0AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 0AE, HX3 0AD, HX3 0BZ, HX3 0DA, HX3 0NN, HX3 0NW, HX3 0BX, HX3 0DB, HX3 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 0AG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 56.3% | 47.3% | -9.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 43.7% | 52.7% | 9.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 25.5% | 38.6% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 40.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 22.4% | 6.8% | -15.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 41.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 17.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.6% | 15.1% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.1% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 41.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 88.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Lane was 153.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Skircoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heath Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Skircoat and the 142nd highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Heath Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-06-18 | £72,420 |
| St Omer Heath Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2012-12-13 | £644,591 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HX3 0AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE (Aided) Junior School Savile Hall , Savile Park Road HX1 2ES | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Holy Trinity CofE (VA) Primary School Savile Hall , Savile Park Road HX1 2ES | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 1,677 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 | 1,588 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 1,590 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 | 2,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave Cafe And Tearooms | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 464 yd | |
| Jenny's | 14 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 796 yd | |
| Shay Cafe | 4 - 6 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 801 yd | |
| Lippylicious Cakes | 11 Keswick Close, Siddal | 806 yd | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Bowling Club | Stafford Avenue, Halifax | 248 yd | |
| Shears Inn | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 464 yd | |
| Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only) | The Shay, Shaw Hill | 546 yd | |
| Siddal Place Hotel | 49 Oxford Lane, Siddal | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxters Sandwich Bar | 305 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 656 yd | |
| Tian Tian Eat | 315 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 685 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 353 - 355 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 1,012 yd | |
| Karaage | 359 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 1,023 yd | |
| Casa Pizza II | 365 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hall Athletics Facility SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 105 yd |
| 3Gi Soccer WEAVING SHED WEAVING SHED SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 408 yd |
| Shay Stadium THE SHAY STADIUM THE SHAY STADIUM SHAW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| The Halifax High School (Closed) Prescott Street | 888 yd | |
| Halifax Swimming Pool SKIRCOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church Of England Academy SAVILE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 962 yd |
| Savile Park Skircoat Moor Road | grass pitches | 1,006 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.