Abbey Walk South is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 0AP 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 Abbey Walk South, Halifax, HX3 0AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 0AW, HX3 0AS, HX3 0NS, HX3 0AN, HX3 0NU, HX3 0NT, HX3 0NR, HX3 0AU, HX3 0AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 0AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.3% | 39.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 45.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 38% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.9% | 15.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 17.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 39.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 85.9% | 84.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 91.2% | 91% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 91% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Walk South was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Skircoat average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Abbey Walk South has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Skircoat and the 179th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Abbey Walk South, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-28 | £228,196 |
| 15 Abbey Walk South, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-03-28 | £207,204 |
| 4 Abbey Walk South, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-01 | £242,186 |
| 6 Abbey Walk South, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-16 | £241,974 |
| 2 Abbey Walk South, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-30 | £195,498 |
HX3 0AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE VA Junior and Infant School Dudwell Lane , HX3 0SD | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Park Primary School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,844 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 | 3,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 203 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 501 yd | |
| Crave Cafe And Tearooms | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 579 yd | |
| Lippylicious Cakes | 11 Keswick Close, Siddal | 605 yd | |
| G And Tea Cafe | 343 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 766 yd | |
| Shay Cafe | 4 - 6 Hunger Hill, Halifax | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Bowling Club | Stafford Avenue, Halifax | 170 yd | |
| Siddal Place Hotel | 49 Oxford Lane, Siddal | 519 yd | |
| Shears Inn | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 579 yd | |
| Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only) | The Shay, Shaw Hill | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxters Sandwich Bar | 305 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 329 yd | |
| Tian Tian Eat | 315 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 356 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 353 - 355 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 812 yd | |
| Karaage | 359 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 820 yd | |
| Hirds Family Fisheries | 163 Backhold Lane, Siddal | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hall Athletics Facility SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK SPRING HALL ATHLETICS TRACK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 304 yd |
| 3Gi Soccer WEAVING SHED WEAVING SHED SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 539 yd |
| Shay Stadium THE SHAY STADIUM THE SHAY STADIUM SHAW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Ravenscliffe High School And Sport College RAVENSCLIFFE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| Queens Sports Club MOORLANDS VIEW | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.