Park Terrace is in Stump Cross, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7AF is located in the Northowram and Shelf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Terrace, Stump Cross, Halifax, HX3 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7AW, HX3 7AP, HX3 7AE, HX3 7AR, HX3 7AH, HX3 7AT, HX3 7AJ, HX3 7AN, HX3 6XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 7AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.3% | 38.1% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 44.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 32.2% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 99.3% | 97.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Terrace was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Park Terrace has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 111th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Park Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-12-16 | £142,890 |
| 51 Park Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-12-10 | £91,858 |
| 67 Park Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,560 | 2023-04-04 | £159,557 |
| 27 Park Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2023-01-09 | £173,393 |
| 59 Park Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2022-12-09 | £146,872 |
HX3 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | - not rated | 900 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northowram Primary School Baxter Lane , Northowram HX3 7EF | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Portland Road , HX3 6LA | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland Road , HX3 6LA | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 3,594 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 | 4,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 4,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 4,994 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 | 1,958 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 3,332 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 | 4,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 512 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , HX3 8JE | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugamug Limited | 1 Godley Lane, Halifax | 380 yd | |
| Ey Up Puddin | 18D Lydgate, Northowram | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Tavern Kitchen | Windmill Tavern, Hough | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northowram Recreation Ground Hough | grass pitches, tennis courts | 641 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 | 60.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Median download speed | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.