Newlands Drive is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7JA 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 Newlands Drive, Halifax, HX3 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7JB, HX3 7HZ, HX3 7HY, HX3 7HU, HX3 7JD, HX3 7JH, HX3 7JG, HX3 7HT, HX3 7SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 7JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 54% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 21.6% | 31.6% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 47.1% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 54.1% | 51.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 23.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 32.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands Drive was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newlands Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 104th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Newlands Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-06-19 | £251,090 |
| 5 Newlands Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-02-14 | £276,019 |
| 8 Newlands Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-06-03 | £245,691 |
| 2 Newlands Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2019-06-18 | £250,609 |
| 1 Newlands Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-02-28 | £344,042 |
HX3 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 5,387 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 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Meadow Close , Greenacres Estate HX3 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Academy Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 3,671 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 | 3,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 4,310 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 | 3,224 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 4,531 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 | 4,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 5,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , HX3 8JE | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 2,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ey Up Puddin | 18D Lydgate, Northowram | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northowram Conservative Club | 1 Lydgate, Northowram | 410 yd | |
| Windmill Tavern Kitchen | Windmill Tavern, Hough | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton's Family Fisheries | 33 Lydgate, Northowram | 421 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northowram Primary School BAXTER LANE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Northowram Community Sports & Activity Club WESTERCROFT LANE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Northowram Hedge Top Cricket Club Hedge Top Lane | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Northowram Recreation Ground Hough | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Shelf Junior And Infant School SHELF HALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.