Cooper Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7RD 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 Cooper Lane, Halifax, HX3 7RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7RR, HX3 7RE, HX3 7QF, HX3 7RP, HX3 7RF, HX3 7RW, HX3 7PY, HX3 7QE, HX3 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 7RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.7% | 34.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 42% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 39.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 41% | 41.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 22.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 21% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.8% | 84.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.2% | 93.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 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 | 95.9% | 93.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cooper Lane was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% higher than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cooper Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 288th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

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 Cooper Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2026-01-16 | £168,631 |
| 23 Cooper Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-07-11 | £187,934 |
| 23 Cooper Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-10-04 | £175,087 |
| 11 Cooper Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-25 | £167,042 |
| 43 Cooper Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2022-07-22 | £178,894 |
HX3 7RD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HX3 7RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Primary School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper Lane Primary School Cooper Lane , Horton Bank Top BD6 3NJ | - not rated | 1,151 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 | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,292 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,010 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 | 787 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly's Cafe | 22 - 24 Carr House Road, Shelf | 387 yd | |
| Bamboo Connect | 660a Halifax Road | 669 yd | |
| Roast And Radish | Grove House, 9A Wade House Road | 693 yd | |
| Denmans Restaurant | 14 Wade House Road, Shelf | 804 yd | |
| Sandale Hub Cafe | 42 Reevy Road West | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Richard Fagg Limited | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, 1 Carr House Lane | 251 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane | 251 yd | |
| The New Furnace (Bar only) | 674 Halifax Road | 579 yd | |
| Bottomleys Arms | Wade House Road, Shelf | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Terry's | 54 Carr House Road, Shelf | 274 yd | |
| Nepalese Takeaway | 16 Carr House Road, Shelf | 401 yd | |
| Buttershaw Spice | 3 Strensall Green | 461 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Beck Hill | 468 yd | |
| MacDonners | 231 Cooper Lane | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Halifax Road | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Cricket Club CLOVERDALE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Primary School MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Home Farm Primary School HOME FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Planet Fitness (Bradford) CORAL MILLS CORAL MILLS HALIFAX ROAD | health and fitness suite | 948 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.