Cheapside is in Shelf, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7PJ 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 Cheapside, Shelf, Halifax, HX3 7PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7RA, HX3 7PQ, HX3 7PH, HX3 7PL, HX3 7PU, HX3 7QZ, HX3 7QH, HX3 7PG, HX3 7PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 7PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 51.9% | 53.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 22.7% | 28.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 47.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 14.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 35% | 34.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 40.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 18.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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 | 31.4% | 24.9% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.9% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 95.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 93.2% | 96.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 96.5% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheapside was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheapside has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 305th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cheapside, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-03-16 | £134,964 |
| 9 Cheapside, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £166,950 | 2008-12-19 | £286,275 |
| 8 Cheapside, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £166,950 | 2008-12-19 | £286,275 |
| 9 Cheapside, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-08-02 | £236,115 |
| 9 Cheapside, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2000-03-31 | £227,325 |
HX3 7PJ 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 7PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 3,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Meadow Close , Greenacres Estate HX3 7QU | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 2out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 2out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocks Lane Primary School Stocks Lane , Clayton Heights BD13 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 4,485 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 | 5,126 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,243 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 | 3,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,223 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 | 403 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roast And Radish | Grove House, 9A Wade House Road | 217 yd | |
| Reilly's Cafe | 22 - 24 Carr House Road, Shelf | 260 yd | |
| Denmans Restaurant | 14 Wade House Road, Shelf | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottomleys Arms | Wade House Road, Shelf | 345 yd | |
| Chef Richard Fagg Limited | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, 1 Carr House Lane | 361 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane | 361 yd | |
| The New Furnace (Bar only) | 674 Halifax Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepalese Takeaway | 16 Carr House Road, Shelf | 246 yd | |
| Original Terry's | 54 Carr House Road, Shelf | 395 yd | |
| Gee Gee's Fish And Chips | 2 Halifax Road, Shelf | 618 yd | |
| MacDonners | 231 Cooper Lane | 872 yd | |
| Buttershaw Spice | 3 Strensall Green | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Cricket Club CLOVERDALE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Primary School MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Shelf Village Hall HALIFAX ROAD | 616 yd | |
| Shelf Hall Park Halifax Road | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Shelf Junior And Infant School SHELF HALL LANE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Home Farm Primary School HOME FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,041 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.