Lower Ox Heys, Norwood Green, Halifax, HX3 8QY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 8QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.5%	51.5%	4.0%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	52.5%	48.5%	-4.0%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 8QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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	19.1%	18%	-1.1%	37.9%	-19.9%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	59.5%	-1.0%	44.2%	15.3%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.2%	12.6%	4.4%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	9.1%	8.1%	-1.0%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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 (88.2%) 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	52.5%	51%	-1.5%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	36.8%	37.2%	0.4%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	9.9%	7.5%	-2.4%	12.7%	-5.2%
Bad health	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.9%	12.2%	-3.7%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	9%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	13.1%	-3.7%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	3.2%	-1.3%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	18.5%	4.9%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	35.9%	41.9%	6.0%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	98.3%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

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	96.7%	97.9%	1.2%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.9%	1.6%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.5%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.8%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28%	37.2%	-9.2%
Christian	68.6%	46.2%	22.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Lower Ox Heys Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Ox Heys was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Lower Ox Heys has the 20th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 225th highest 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HX3 8QY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lower Ox Heys are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lower Ox Heys, Norwood Green, Halifax, HX3 8QY

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX3 8QY

Average Price
£590,459

Semi-Detached
£639,420

Terraced
£282,469

Detached
£715,596

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£599,211

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Ox Heys

Average Price
£616,482

Semi-Detached
£646,074

Terraced
£296,222

Detached
£705,211

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£611,368

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Ox HeysStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Lower Ox Heys Farmhouse Lower Ox Heys, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-07-06	£300,718
Orotava Lower Ox Heys, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2018-09-21	£677,349
1 Lower Ox Heys, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£440,000	2017-01-27	£618,316
1 Lower Ox Heys, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2004-01-21	£632,778
The Arches, 3 Lower Ox Heys, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2002-06-14	£834,337

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX3 8QY

Employment

HX3 8QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8QY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HX3 8QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	107
Full-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	9
Other	7
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW	- not rated	3,548 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL	4out of 4	4,873 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	1,775 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lightcliffe CofE VA Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH	- not rated	1,775 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Primary School and Children's Centre Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG	- not rated	1,883 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG	- not rated	1,883 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG	- not rated	1,883 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL	- not rated	2,155 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL	- not rated	2,155 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyke Manor School Wilson Road , Wyke BD12 9PX	- not rated	2,348 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX	- not rated	3,072 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX	- not rated	3,072 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG	- not rated	1,883 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA	- not rated	1,965 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN	- not rated	2,510 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS	- not rated	2,591 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN	- not rated	3,311 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN	- not rated	5,001 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL	3out of 4	1,704 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL	- not rated	1,721 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , HX3 8JE	- not rated	1,933 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ	- not rated	2,005 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA	- not rated	2,111 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA	- not rated	2,703 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE	- not rated	2,760 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in HX3 8QY area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near HX3 8QY postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	41.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	49.79 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	49.79 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10.83 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.