Claremount Road is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 6AL is located in the Northowram and Shelf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claremount Road, Halifax, HX3 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 6AY, HX3 6AJ, HX3 6BQ, HX3 6BH, HX3 6AH, HX3 6AW, HX3 6BX, HX3 6AZ, HX3 6BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 6AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.9% | 47.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 34.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 38.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 27.6% | 21.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 25.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 95.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 95.2% | 91.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claremount Road was 296.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 343.5% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Claremount Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 50th highest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 Claremount Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-03-28 | £292,086 |
| Stanley Works Claremount Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-02-01 | £368,742 |
| 331 Claremount Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-10-19 | £179,748 |
| 333 Claremount Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-04-29 | £192,688 |
| Stanley Works Claremount Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-10-30 | £210,395 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Claremount Road, Halifax, HX3 6AL has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 3 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Claremount Road, Halifax, HX3 6AL has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 3 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Portland Road , HX3 6LA | - not rated | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland Road , HX3 6LA | - not rated | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Junior and Infant School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,319 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 | 746 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,107 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 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Gym Soft Play And Party Centre | Unit 4, Causey Hall | 665 yd | |
| Theos Greek Restaurant | 91 Northgate, Halifax | 701 yd | |
| FUEL Shack Ltd | 95 Northgate, Halifax | 704 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 81 Haley Hill, Halifax | 765 yd | |
| Burger King | 6 Square Road, Halifax | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Social Club | 277 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 324 yd | |
| Percy Shaw | 2 Broad Street Plaza, Broad Street Plaza | 752 yd | |
| Cookies | 5 Union Cross Yard, Halifax | 835 yd | |
| The Grayston Unity | 3 Wesley Court, Halifax | 867 yd | |
| The Jubilee | 18 Market Street, Halifax | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie's Deli | 291 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 183 yd | |
| Xin Ying | 99 Northgate, Halifax | 701 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 17 Woolshops, Halifax | 765 yd | |
| Knead Pizzeria \& Bar | 2 Crossley Street, Halifax | 796 yd | |
| Le Munch Bunch | 15 Northgate, Halifax | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 29 Woolshops, Halifax | 700 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 28 - 30 Southgate, Halifax | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Halifax) CHARLESTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 237 yd |
| North Bridge Leisure Centre NORTH BRIDGE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 560 yd |
| Pure Gym (Halifax) Broad Street Plaza | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Body Station AKROYD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Gemini Fitness (Closed) Square Road | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Xplosive Fitness SQUARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Halifax) (Closed) Deans Clough Office Park | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET | 893 yd | |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Long Lane FAR RANGE FAR RANGE LONG LANE | grass pitches | 1,025 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 90.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.