Oddy Fold is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 6LL is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 2003-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oddy Fold, Halifax, HX3 6LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 6LY, HX3 6TF, HX3 6LX, HX3 6LS, HX3 6LZ, HX3 6NA, HX3 6LT, HX3 6LU, HX3 6LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 6LL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 44% | 44.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 32.9% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 12% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 43.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 38.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 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 | 20.6% | 22.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.3% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 27.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 93.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 93.1% | 93.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 93.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oddy Fold was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Oddy Fold has the 35th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 326th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oddy Fold, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-02-10 | £194,152 |
| 2 Oddy Fold, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2018-10-12 | £176,931 |
| 3 Oddy Fold, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2016-10-13 | £186,683 |
| 5 Oddy Fold, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-06-21 | £187,124 |
| 6 Oddy Fold, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2012-10-12 | £212,193 |
The percentage of student residents living in HX3 6LL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawson Junior and Infant School Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Academy Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | 2out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Junior and Infant School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,934 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 | 1,192 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 1,653 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 | 2,065 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 | 603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 19 | 19 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 261 yd | |
| Sandwich Kitchen Gallery Food Bar & Cafe | 115 Haley Hill, Halifax | 340 yd | |
| Dance In Elegance | 97 Haley Hill, Halifax | 424 yd | |
| Happy Bees | 3 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 595 yd | |
| The Nutty Crumble | 20 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Dutchman | 10 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 304 yd | |
| Lee Mount Club | Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount | 725 yd | |
| The Friendly Inn | Friendly Inn, 39 Ovenden Road | 792 yd | |
| Percy Shaw | 2 Broad Street Plaza, Broad Street Plaza | 1,062 yd | |
| Belgrave Social Club | 277 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot 'n' Spicy | 25A Boothtown Road, Halifax | 265 yd | |
| Sullivans Sandwich Shop | 27 Boothtown Road, Halifax | 268 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 113 Haley Hill, Halifax | 346 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 107 Haley Hill, Halifax | 360 yd | |
| Kez's Spicy House | 136 Claremount Road, Boothtown | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 2, Crossley Retail Park | 654 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Pellon Lane Retail Park | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham Road Grantham Road | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Shroggs Park Lee Mount Road | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Halifax) | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Beech Hill School MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Halifax) (Closed) Deans Clough Office Park | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Body Station AKROYD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Pure Gym (Halifax) Broad Street Plaza | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| North Bridge Leisure Centre NORTH BRIDGE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 978 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.