Near Royd is in Ovenden, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 5QP 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 Near Royd, Ovenden, Halifax, HX3 5QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 6TB, HX3 5RQ, HX3 5RH, HX3 5FA, HX3 5RJ, HX3 5SA, HX3 5RL, HX3 5TJ, HX3 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 5QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 57.8% | 54.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 42.2% | 45.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 5QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 37.9% | 42.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 28.9% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.2% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 38.2% | 36.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 17.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around HX3 5QP this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 37.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 94% | 88.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 90.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Near Royd was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Near Royd has the 40th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 158th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Near Royd, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2017-05-05 | £235,931 |
| 20 Near Royd, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-05-22 | £202,919 |
| 20 Near Royd, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1999-06-09 | £229,832 |
HX3 5QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Community Primary School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | 2out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Field Community Primary School Cousin Lane , Ovenden HX2 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Furness Place , Illingworth HX2 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 2,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,577 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 | 2,354 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 | 1,817 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 4,245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrumptious Bites | 101A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 112 yd | |
| Happy Bees | 3 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 596 yd | |
| Mags Cafe | Unit 15A, Calderdale Business Park | 758 yd | |
| The Nutty Crumble | 20 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 766 yd | |
| The Dessert Shop | 230 Ovenden Way, Ovenden | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 1 Nursery Lane, Ovenden | 369 yd | |
| The Friendly Inn | Friendly Inn, 39 Ovenden Road | 371 yd | |
| Lee Mount Club | Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Taste | 95A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 96 yd | |
| Ovenden Kitchen | 350 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 323 yd | |
| Roll With It Sandwich Shop | 15 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 395 yd | |
| China China Noodle Bar | 23B Ovenden Road, Halifax | 466 yd | |
| Kwai Hing | 24 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham Road Grantham Road | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Machines Gym (Closed) Threeways Centre Threeways Centre NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Halifax Rufc MOORSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Threeways Sports Centre THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre Bradford Old Road | ski slopes | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.