Green Acres Grove is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7RN 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 Green Acres Grove, Halifax, HX3 7RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7RL, HX3 7QU, HX3 7RQ, HX3 7RS, HX3 7QT, HX3 7DT, HX3 7QX, HX3 7QY, HX3 7RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 7RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 24% | 27.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 61.1% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 47.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 17.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 9.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 22.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.9% | 95.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Acres Grove was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Acres Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Green Acres Grove, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2026-02-13 | £265,000 |
| 3 Green Acres Grove, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-02-07 | £229,697 |
| 20 Green Acres Grove, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,950 | 2024-12-06 | £343,148 |
| 17 Green Acres Grove, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-08-13 | £315,281 |
| 21 Green Acres Grove, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-11-03 | £296,452 |
HX3 7RN 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 7RN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,206 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 | 87 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Primary School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,390 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 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,962 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 5,324 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,407 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 | 2,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,438 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 | 452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,787 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 | 218 yd | |
| Roast And Radish | Grove House, 9A Wade House Road | 435 yd | |
| Denmans Restaurant | 14 Wade House Road, Shelf | 525 yd | |
| Bamboo Connect | 660a Halifax Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Richard Fagg Limited | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, 1 Carr House Lane | 239 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane | 239 yd | |
| Bottomleys Arms | Wade House Road, Shelf | 550 yd | |
| The New Furnace (Bar only) | 674 Halifax Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Terry's | 54 Carr House Road, Shelf | 185 yd | |
| Nepalese Takeaway | 16 Carr House Road, Shelf | 227 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Beck Hill | 682 yd | |
| Sunshine Sandwiches | 672 Halifax Road | 740 yd | |
| Gee Gee's Fish And Chips | 2 Halifax Road, Shelf | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Halifax Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael And All Angels Primary School MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Shelf Cricket Club CLOVERDALE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Shelf Village Hall HALIFAX ROAD | 768 yd | |
| Shelf Hall Park Halifax Road | grass pitches | 821 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.