Wade House Avenue is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7NX 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 Wade House Avenue, Halifax, HX3 7NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7NU, HX3 7NP, HX3 7PB, HX3 7NT, HX3 7PD, HX3 7NY, HX3 7NA, HX3 7NJ, HX3 7NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 7NX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.6% | 49.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 31.9% | 31.6% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 43.2% | 46.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 40.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 20.4% | 12.1% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 30.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.2% | 94.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wade House Avenue was 138.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% higher than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wade House Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 186th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Wade House Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-05 | £149,554 |
| 26 Wade House Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-09-04 | £179,491 |
| 35 Wade House Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-05 | £172,742 |
| 23 Wade House Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-19 | £263,091 |
| 55 Wade House Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-11-25 | £251,753 |
HX3 7NX 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 2out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Meadow Close , Greenacres Estate HX3 7QU | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northowram Primary School Baxter Lane , Northowram HX3 7EF | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 2out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 4,362 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 | 4,648 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmans Restaurant | 14 Wade House Road, Shelf | 234 yd | |
| Roast And Radish | Grove House, 9A Wade House Road | 336 yd | |
| Reilly's Cafe | 22 - 24 Carr House Road, Shelf | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottomleys Arms | Wade House Road, Shelf | 209 yd | |
| Chef Richard Fagg Limited | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, 1 Carr House Lane | 785 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gee Gee's Fish And Chips | 2 Halifax Road, Shelf | 180 yd | |
| Nepalese Takeaway | 16 Carr House Road, Shelf | 634 yd | |
| Original Terry's | 54 Carr House Road, Shelf | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Village Hall HALIFAX ROAD | 215 yd | |
| Shelf Hall Park Halifax Road | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Shelf Junior And Infant School SHELF HALL LANE | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Primary School MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Shelf Cricket Club CLOVERDALE | grass pitches | 822 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.