Harley Head Avenue is in Lightcliffe, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 8FA is located in the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2013-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harley Head Avenue, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 8FN, HX3 8FJ, HX3 8FD, HX3 8BN, HX3 8FE, HX3 8FH, HD6 2RS, HX3 8DD, HX3 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 8FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 51.3% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 55.6% | 48.7% | -6.9% | 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 | 44.1% | 37.4% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.8% | 59.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around HX3 8FA this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 6.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 26.8% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 37% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.6% | 96.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harley Head Avenue was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harley Head Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 97th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-10-23 | £371,433 |
| 39 Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-04 | £255,203 |
| 11 Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2023-08-25 | £237,999 |
| 47 Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-03-10 | £197,378 |
| 63 Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-17 | £233,297 |
HX3 8FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 182 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,871 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 5,095 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 3,932 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweetest Little Cakery | 17 Warren Park, Brighouse | 437 yd | |
| Rubus Social Dining | 1A Spout House Lane, Brighouse | 624 yd | |
| Bluebells Deli Kitchen And Bakery | 61 Upper Green Lane, Hove Edge | 657 yd | |
| Lightcliffe Tea Rooms | 101 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 739 yd | |
| Lydgate | 109 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridwans Takeaways | 4 Half House Lane, Brighouse | 601 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 38 Well Green Lane, Brighouse | 809 yd | |
| Fung Wong Chinese Takeaway | 11 Leeds Road, Hipperholme | 873 yd | |
| Anisa's Indian Takeaway | 1 Whitehall Street, Hipperholme | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Ltd | 5 Co Op Shopping Parade, Denholme Gate Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse Town Afc (Yorkshire Payments Stadium) BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ST GILES ROAD | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Broad Oak Park TUCKROYD QUARRY TUCKROYD QUARRY HALIFAX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Crow Nest Park Golf Club Ltd CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED COACH ROAD | golf | 655 yd |
| St Chads C Of E Primary School Upper Green Lane | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Brighouse High School Sports Centre BRIGHOUSE SPORTS CENTRE BRIGHOUSE SPORTS CENTRE FINKIL STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.