HX3 8RD is in Norwood Green, Halifax and Calderdale district. HX3 8RD 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 Norwood Green, Halifax, HX3 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52% | 51.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 8RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 32.4% | 29.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 56.1% | 61% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 24.9% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.6% | 12% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 36% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 93.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 94.7% | 95.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 95.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HX3 8RD was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
HX3 8RD has the 12th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Barn, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2019-12-06 | £1,108,000 |
| Coley House, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2019-01-21 | £2,196,164 |
| Coley Chase, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2017-10-27 | £1,109,499 |
| Coley Croft Farm, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-10-24 | £963,060 |
| Coley Gate Farm, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2012-12-20 | £2,438,994 |
HX3 8RD 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 3,913 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 | 5,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe CofE VA Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Meadow Close , Greenacres Estate HX3 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,079 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Manor School Wilson Road , Wyke BD12 9PX | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,498 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 | 2,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 2,210 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 , HX3 8JE | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.