Grove Avenue is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 5QS 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 Grove Avenue, Halifax, HX3 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 5RN, HX3 5QT, HX3 5RL, HX3 5RJ, HX3 5RQ, HX3 5FA, HX3 5RP, HX3 5RH, HX3 5QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 5QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.1% | 3.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around HX3 5QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 55.8% | 60.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 19.6% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 39.7% | 47.4% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 5QS this area, 31.1% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 31.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 20.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 12.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 89.4% | 86.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42% | 76.7% | -34.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 11.3% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 43.4% | 13.5% | 29.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Avenue was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 258th lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Grove Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-09-23 | £92,317 |
| 27 Grove Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2022-03-25 | £90,031 |
| 22 Grove Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,100 | 2018-07-31 | £57,915 |
| 16 Grove Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2014-09-09 | £63,071 |
| 2 Grove Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2013-08-22 | £106,030 |
HX3 5QS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Junior School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Infant and Nursery School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Primary School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Academy Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,312 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,422 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 | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 815 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 214 yd | |
| Happy Bees | 3 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 536 yd | |
| Mags Cafe | Unit 15A, Calderdale Business Park | 630 yd | |
| The Dessert Shop | 230 Ovenden Way, Ovenden | 708 yd | |
| The Nutty Crumble | 20 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendly Inn | Friendly Inn, 39 Ovenden Road | 331 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 1 Nursery Lane, Ovenden | 381 yd | |
| Lee Mount Club | Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Taste | 95A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 202 yd | |
| Ovenden Kitchen | 350 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 380 yd | |
| China China Noodle Bar | 23B Ovenden Road, Halifax | 424 yd | |
| Kwai Hing | 24 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 458 yd | |
| Mac's Sandwich Bar | 28 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Machines Gym (Closed) Threeways Centre Threeways Centre NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Threeways Sports Centre THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Grantham Road Grantham Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Halifax Rufc MOORSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Ovenden Sports & Community Arena OVENDEN RUGBY LEAGUE FC OVENDEN RUGBY LEAGUE FC COUSIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Moor Lane Moor Lane | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.