Dudwell Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 0SF 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 Dudwell Lane, Halifax, HX3 0SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 0SJ, HX3 0SR, HX3 0SG, HX3 0SQ, HX3 0SN, HX3 0SP, HX3 0SH, HX3 0SD, HX3 0SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 0SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.4% | 53.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 34.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 54.7% | 52.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 17.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 35.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.1% | 90.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.9% | 93.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dudwell Lane was 137.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% higher than the Skircoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dudwell Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Skircoat and the 167th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Dudwell Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-11-03 | £391,881 |
| 71 Dudwell Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-31 | £349,882 |
| 88 Dudwell Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-24 | £395,879 |
| 67 Dudwell Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2019-03-28 | £336,662 |
| 88 Dudwell Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-10-06 | £394,626 |
HX3 0SF 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Primary School Dudwell Lane , HX3 0SD | 4out of 4 | 118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Primary School Wakefield Road , Copley HX3 0TP | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Junior School Oxford Lane , Siddal HX3 9LA | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Infants' School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Learning Trust Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 835 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,917 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 | 2,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 2,764 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 | 3,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G And Tea Cafe | 343 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 383 yd | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Of Freedom | Standard Of Freedom Inn, 2 New Lane | 643 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Stafford Avenue, Halifax | 930 yd | |
| Siddal Place Hotel | 49 Oxford Lane, Siddal | 946 yd | |
| Old Rishworthians RUFC | Copley Lane, Halifax | 1,004 yd | |
| Copley Cricket Club | Copley Lane, Halifax | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Pizza II | 365 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 309 yd | |
| Karaage | 359 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 330 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 353 - 355 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 341 yd | |
| Tian Tian Eat | 315 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 603 yd | |
| Baxters Sandwich Bar | 305 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscliffe High School And Sport College RAVENSCLIFFE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Copley Primary School WAKEFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| Siddal Arlfc Exley Lane | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Park Lane Learning Trust PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Copley Lane (Old Rishworthians Rugby Club) Copley Lane | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Old Crossleyans Rugby Club STANDEVEN HOUSE STANDEVEN HOUSE BROOMFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Old Crossleyan Cricket Club STANDEVEN HOUSE STANDEVEN HOUSE BROOMFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Old Crossleyan Squash Club STANDEVEN HOUSE STANDEVEN HOUSE BROOMFIELD AVENUE | squash courts | 1,011 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.