Riding Hill is in Halifax and in Bradford district. HX3 7TS 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 Riding Hill, Halifax, HX3 7TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 7TU, BD6 2HQ, HX3 7JW, BD6 2SF, HX3 7TT, HX3 7PZ, BD6 2TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 7TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.3% | 53.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 7TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 25.9% | 26.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 56.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 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 | 44.8% | 46.1% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 38.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.8% | 15.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 35.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 89.8% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
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 | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riding Hill was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riding Hill has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf and the 107th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Riding Hill, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-21 | £267,750 |
| 3 Riding Hill, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-04-30 | £426,122 |
| 4 Riding Hill, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2019-10-14 | £511,701 |
| Bentley Garth Riding Hill, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-08-21 | £572,468 |
| Riding Hill Farm Riding Hill, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2015-03-23 | £508,390 |
HX3 7TS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HX3 7TS 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 3,517 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 | 313 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,548 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 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 5,409 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 | 2,736 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 | 642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly's Cafe | 22 - 24 Carr House Road, Shelf | 568 yd | |
| Bamboo Connect | 660a Halifax Road | 668 yd | |
| Roast And Radish | Grove House, 9A Wade House Road | 770 yd | |
| Denmans Restaurant | 14 Wade House Road, Shelf | 843 yd | |
| Adventure Island Cafe Tiki | Third Floor, Coral Mill, Halifax Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Richard Fagg Limited | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, 1 Carr House Lane | 538 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane | 538 yd | |
| The New Furnace (Bar only) | 674 Halifax Road | 581 yd | |
| Bottomleys Arms | Wade House Road, Shelf | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Terry's | 54 Carr House Road, Shelf | 479 yd | |
| Nepalese Takeaway | 16 Carr House Road, Shelf | 579 yd | |
| Sunshine Sandwiches | 672 Halifax Road | 581 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Beck Hill | 583 yd | |
| Mangosteen | 654 Halifax Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Halifax Road | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael And All Angels Primary School MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Shelf Cricket Club CLOVERDALE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Planet Fitness (Bradford) CORAL MILLS CORAL MILLS HALIFAX ROAD | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Shelf Village Hall HALIFAX ROAD | 1,026 yd | |
| Shelf Hall Park Halifax Road | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.