Grange Street is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 5EA is located in the Ovenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grange Street, Halifax, HX3 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 5DY, HX3 5ED, HX3 5DT, HX3 5EE, HX3 5EB, HX3 5DX, HX3 5DR, HX3 5EF, HX3 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 5EA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 50% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HX3 5EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51% | 61.7% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 25% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 7.8% | -9.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 47% | 44.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 17.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 24.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 10.1% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Street was 364.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.6% higher than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 33rd highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Grange Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-10-06 | £90,235 |
| 11 Grange Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,700 | 2023-09-20 | £74,873 |
| 25 Grange Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-07-03 | £74,970 |
| 14 Grange Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2022-05-11 | £58,553 |
| 23 Grange Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2021-09-24 | £77,153 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | 2out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | 2out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,756 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 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 3,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bees | 3 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 315 yd | |
| Cafe 19 | 19 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 803 yd | |
| The Nutty Crumble | 20 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 857 yd | |
| Sandwich Kitchen Gallery Food Bar & Cafe | 115 Haley Hill, Halifax | 907 yd | |
| Scrumptious Bites | 101A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Mount Club | Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount | 156 yd | |
| The Friendly Inn | Friendly Inn, 39 Ovenden Road | 515 yd | |
| The Flying Dutchman | 10 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 806 yd | |
| Ada Social Club | 66 - 68 Battinson Road, Halifax | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Fisheries | 5 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 333 yd | |
| China China Noodle Bar | 23B Ovenden Road, Halifax | 434 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 198 Pellon Lane, Halifax | 738 yd | |
| Sullivans Sandwich Shop | 27 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 788 yd | |
| Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station | Greggs, Pellon Lane Service Station | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 791 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Grantham Road Grantham Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 895 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 1,081 yd |
| Machines Gym (Closed) Threeways Centre Threeways Centre NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 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.