Leeds Road is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7AG 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 Leeds Road, Halifax, HX3 7AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 7AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HX3 7AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 29.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 51.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around HX3 7AG this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 9.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 25.4% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 40.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96.4% | 97.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 98.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leeds Road was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leeds Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shibden Croft Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-24 | £394,650 |
| Naldera Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-06-22 | £399,605 |
| Chelsea Dene Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-01-21 | £391,082 |
| Naldera Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-12-06 | £377,794 |
| Shibden Croft Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2007-06-29 | £506,772 |
HX3 7AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HX3 7AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northowram Primary School Baxter Lane , Northowram HX3 7EF | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland Road , HX3 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withinfields Primary School Withinfields , Southowram HX3 9QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,079 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 3,446 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 | 4,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 3,109 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 | 3,262 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugamug Limited | 1 Godley Lane, Halifax | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Tavern Kitchen | Windmill Tavern, Hough | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hipperholme Grammar School Playing Fields Deneholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Northowram Recreation Ground Hough | grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Woodhead Denholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Woodhead Recreation Ground Denholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 13.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 13.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.