Church Side Close is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 6LE is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Side Close, Halifax, HX3 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 6JX, HX3 6JY, HX3 6JZ, HX3 6LF, HX3 6FB, HX3 6DD, HX3 6JT, HX3 6DL, HX3 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 6LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 47.6% | 56.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 22.8% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 48% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 12.1% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 18.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 24.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 94% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.1% | 93.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Side Close was 389.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 477.0% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Side Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 25th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 212.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Church Side Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-06-27 | £168,781 |
| 12 Church Side Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2025-05-16 | £148,836 |
| 19 Church Side Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-10-13 | £152,545 |
| 4 Church Side Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-16 | £136,817 |
| 21 Church Side Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-06-17 | £160,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,818 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 | 370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland Road , HX3 6LA | - not rated | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawson Junior and Infant School Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Junior and Infant School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Community 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 | 3,967 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 | 826 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 1,866 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 | 2,610 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 | 967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance In Elegance | 97 Haley Hill, Halifax | 322 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 81 Haley Hill, Halifax | 326 yd | |
| Sandwich Kitchen Gallery Food Bar & Cafe | 115 Haley Hill, Halifax | 357 yd | |
| Cafe 19 | 19 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 487 yd | |
| FUEL Shack Ltd | 95 Northgate, Halifax | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Social Club | 277 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 392 yd | |
| The Flying Dutchman | 10 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 536 yd | |
| Percy Shaw | 2 Broad Street Plaza, Broad Street Plaza | 723 yd | |
| The Grayston Unity | 3 Wesley Court, Halifax | 842 yd | |
| Cookies | 5 Union Cross Yard, Halifax | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kebabery | 107 Haley Hill, Halifax | 343 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 113 Haley Hill, Halifax | 353 yd | |
| Hot 'n' Spicy | 25A Boothtown Road, Halifax | 506 yd | |
| Sullivans Sandwich Shop | 27 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 525 yd | |
| Rosie's Deli | 291 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 29 Woolshops, Halifax | 906 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Halifax) (Closed) Deans Clough Office Park | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| North Bridge Leisure Centre NORTH BRIDGE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 509 yd |
| Body Station AKROYD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Pure Gym (Halifax) Broad Street Plaza | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Halifax) CHARLESTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Ymca (Halifax) CROSSLEY STREET | 882 yd | |
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Grantham Road Grantham Road | grass pitches | 940 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.