Halifax Road is in Hipperholme, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 8HQ is located in the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halifax Road, Hipperholme, Halifax, HX3 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 8HH, HX3 8HA, HX3 8EZ, HX3 8HL, HX3 8EY, HX3 8HJ, HX3 8HG, HX3 8HT, HX3 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 8HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.6% | 49.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 29.6% | 40.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 44.7% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 50.7% | 46.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 40.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 22.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 34.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 92.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 94.9% | 94% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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 | 94.3% | 94.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifax Road was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halifax Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 227th lowest 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Halifax Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-11-18 | £152,101 |
| 27A Halifax Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-06-14 | £113,804 |
| 27B Halifax Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-01-26 | £199,858 |
| 28 Halifax Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-08-21 | £134,762 |
| 27A Halifax Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2014-06-16 | £126,337 |
HX3 8HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withinfields Primary School Withinfields , Southowram HX3 9QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northowram Primary School Baxter Lane , Northowram HX3 7EF | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterlee Primary School Kell Lane , Shibden HX3 7AY | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 4,523 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 | 2,792 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 4,119 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 | 4,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 5,268 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippie Haddock | 6 Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme | 440 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 6A Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme | 441 yd | |
| Anisa's Indian Takeaway | 1 Whitehall Street, Hipperholme | 507 yd | |
| Fung Wong Chinese Takeaway | 11 Leeds Road, Hipperholme | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Ltd | 5 Co Op Shopping Parade, Denholme Gate Road | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hipperholme Grammar School Playing Fields Deneholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane | 507 yd | |
| Woodhead Recreation Ground Denholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Woodhead Denholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 662 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.