Church Walk is in Northowram, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7HF is located in the Northowram and Shelf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Walk, Northowram, Halifax, HX3 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7HE, HX3 7HH, HX3 7HJ, HX3 7EB, HX3 7DU, HX3 7HP, HX3 7DN, HX3 7EL, HX3 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 7HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.1% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 22.8% | 22.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 56.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 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% | 43.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 14.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 34% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.9% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 97.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Walk was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Walk has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 288th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Church Walk, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2023-07-28 | £525,307 |
| 2 Church Walk, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2020-09-11 | £759,622 |
| 7 Church Walk, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2012-09-07 | £606,762 |
| 3 Church Walk, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2012-02-10 | £598,173 |
| 5 Church Walk, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2002-08-30 | £730,201 |
HX3 7HF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HX3 7HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northowram Primary School Baxter Lane , Northowram HX3 7EF | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | - not rated | 752 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Portland Road , HX3 6LA | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 3,831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 2,684 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 4,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , HX3 8JE | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 2,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ey Up Puddin | 18D Lydgate, Northowram | 230 yd | |
| Hugamug Limited | 1 Godley Lane, Halifax | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northowram Conservative Club | 1 Lydgate, Northowram | 312 yd | |
| Windmill Tavern Kitchen | Windmill Tavern, Hough | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton's Family Fisheries | 33 Lydgate, Northowram | 241 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northowram Recreation Ground Hough | grass pitches, tennis courts | 230 yd |
| Northowram Hedge Top Cricket Club Hedge Top Lane | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Northowram Community Sports & Activity Club WESTERCROFT LANE | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Northowram Primary School BAXTER LANE | grass pitches | 430 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.