Primrose Way is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 7RR 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 Primrose Way, Halifax, HX3 7RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7RE, HX3 7RD, HX3 7RP, HX3 7RW, HX3 7QF, HX3 7JP, HX3 7RF, HX3 7RB, HX3 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 7RR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.6% | 34.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 49.9% | 46.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 19.5% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 22% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 19.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.9% | 97.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Way was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Way has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Primrose Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-10 | £199,167 |
| 4 Primrose Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2003-02-21 | £434,364 |
| 7 Primrose Way, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 1998-01-30 | £336,098 |
HX3 7RR 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,208 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 | 5,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,445 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 | 462 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Primary School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper Lane Primary School Cooper Lane , Horton Bank Top BD6 3NJ | - not rated | 1,153 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 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 2,650 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 | 4,672 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,342 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 | 3,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,022 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 | 742 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,380 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 | 342 yd | |
| Roast And Radish | Grove House, 9A Wade House Road | 644 yd | |
| Bamboo Connect | 660a Halifax Road | 721 yd | |
| Denmans Restaurant | 14 Wade House Road, Shelf | 755 yd | |
| Sandale Hub Cafe | 42 Reevy Road West | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Richard Fagg Limited | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, 1 Carr House Lane | 211 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane | 211 yd | |
| The New Furnace (Bar only) | 674 Halifax Road | 630 yd | |
| Bottomleys Arms | Wade House Road, Shelf | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Terry's | 54 Carr House Road, Shelf | 243 yd | |
| Nepalese Takeaway | 16 Carr House Road, Shelf | 355 yd | |
| Buttershaw Spice | 3 Strensall Green | 493 yd | |
| MacDonners | 231 Cooper Lane | 504 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Beck Hill | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Halifax Road | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Cricket Club CLOVERDALE | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Primary School MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Home Farm Primary School HOME FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Planet Fitness (Bradford) CORAL MILLS CORAL MILLS HALIFAX ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Shelf Village Hall HALIFAX ROAD | 1,059 yd | |
| Westwood Park Cricket Club PINTAIL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.