Oak Mount is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 8SF 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 Oak Mount, Halifax, HX3 8SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 8SH, HX3 8TD, HX3 8SQ, HX3 8SE, HX3 8SJ, HX3 8TB, HX3 8SL, HX3 8AX, HX3 8SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 8SF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 54.2% | 51.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 8SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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 | 20.5% | 26% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.2% | 64.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 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 (88.3%) 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% | 58.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 53% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 95.4% | 93.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Mount was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Oak Mount has the 14th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 176th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oak Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-03-23 | £486,128 |
| 3 Oak Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £319,250 | 2015-07-02 | £487,756 |
| 3 Oak Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2010-04-30 | £534,665 |
| 3 Oak Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2007-03-16 | £414,039 |
| 1 Oak Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-10-13 | £374,565 |
HX3 8SF 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 8SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community school | 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 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 4,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,125 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 5,431 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 | 2,958 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 | 877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 4,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Tea Rooms | 101 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 38 yd | |
| Lydgate | 109 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 44 yd | |
| Lightcliffe & Halifax Cricket Club | Lightcliffe Cricket Club, Till Carr Lane | 335 yd | |
| Mrs B's Sandwich & Coffee Hut | 196 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 978 yd | |
| Lightcliffe Tea Rooms | 33 West Avenue, Lightcliffe | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fung Wong Chinese Takeaway | 11 Leeds Road, Hipperholme | 778 yd | |
| Anisa's Indian Takeaway | 1 Whitehall Street, Hipperholme | 837 yd | |
| The Hippie Haddock | 6 Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme | 1,050 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 6A Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Ltd | 5 Co Op Shopping Parade, Denholme Gate Road | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Golf Club KNOWLE TOP ROAD | golf | 331 yd |
| Lightcliffe Cricket Club Till Carr Lane | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Brighouse Town Afc (Yorkshire Payments Stadium) BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ST GILES ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Crow Nest Park Golf Club Ltd CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED COACH ROAD | golf | 902 yd |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane | 1,024 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.