Foundry Street North is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 6RE 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 Foundry Street North, Halifax, HX3 6RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 6RF, HX3 6RD, HX3 6RB, HX3 6RJ, HX2 8AL, HX3 6RG, HX3 6RQ, HX2 8BD, HX3 6RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 6RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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% | 58.1% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 20% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 41% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 23.4% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 15.5% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 20% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 21.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 93.9% | 96% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 96% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foundry Street North was 275.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% higher than the Illingworth and Mixenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foundry Street North has the 13th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden and the 58th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Foundry Street North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-08-08 | £98,887 |
| 3 Foundry Street North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2020-06-10 | £106,613 |
| 15 Foundry Street North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-11-16 | £119,065 |
| Rylston Foundry Street North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-02-10 | £215,774 |
| 11 Foundry Street North, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-08-22 | £162,315 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Field Community Primary School Cousin Lane , Ovenden HX2 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 791 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 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | 2out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,551 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 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 4,135 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 | 2,938 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,993 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 | 2,535 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 | 1,345 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 1,977 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 | 2,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 4,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mags Cafe | Unit 15A, Calderdale Business Park | 360 yd | |
| Scrumptious Bites | 101A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 454 yd | |
| The Dessert Shop | 230 Ovenden Way, Ovenden | 752 yd | |
| Happy Bees | 3 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 1 Nursery Lane, Ovenden | 195 yd | |
| The Friendly Inn | Friendly Inn, 39 Ovenden Road | 874 yd | |
| Ivy House Inn | 318 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac's Sandwich Bar | 28 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 92 yd | |
| Kwai Hing | 24 Keighley Road, Illingworth | 99 yd | |
| Roll With It Sandwich Shop | 15 Shay Lane, Holmfield | 213 yd | |
| Ovenden Kitchen | 350 Ovenden Road, Halifax | 245 yd | |
| Planet Taste | 95A Ovenden Road, Halifax | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Rufc MOORSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Machines Gym (Closed) Threeways Centre Threeways Centre NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Moor Lane Moor Lane | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Threeways Sports Centre THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE THE RIDINGS SPORTS CENTRE NURSERY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Crossleys Sports Ground Keighley Road | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Ovenden Sports & Community Arena OVENDEN RUGBY LEAGUE FC OVENDEN RUGBY LEAGUE FC COUSIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Beechwood Park Heathy Lane | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Dean Field Community Primary School COUSIN LANE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| St Malachys Catholic Primary School FURNESS PLACE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Holmfield Recreation Ground Shay Lane | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.