Leeds Road is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 8SX 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 Leeds Road, Halifax, HX3 8SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 8TA, HX3 8SY, HX3 8ST, HX3 8SU, HX3 8SS, HX3 8SR, HX3 8SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 8SX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 56% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 44% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 8SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 20.6% | 22% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 55.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 40.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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% | 97% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 65.8% | 46.2% | 19.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leeds Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Leeds Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Garage Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-01-10 | £113,257 |
| North Longlands Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2015-06-19 | £738,932 |
| Upper Longlands House Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2011-01-07 | £752,805 |
| Upper Longlands House Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2008-10-31 | £830,645 |
| North Longlands Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2006-11-24 | £685,463 |
HX3 8SX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY | 3out of 4 | 1,959 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 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 5,099 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 | 4,266 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,556 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 | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 4,848 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 & Halifax Cricket Club | Lightcliffe Cricket Club, Till Carr Lane | 216 yd | |
| Lydgate | 109 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 576 yd | |
| Lightcliffe Tea Rooms | 101 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fung Wong Chinese Takeaway | 11 Leeds Road, Hipperholme | 1,015 yd | |
| Anisa's Indian Takeaway | 1 Whitehall Street, Hipperholme | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Golf Club KNOWLE TOP ROAD | golf | 219 yd |
| Lightcliffe Cricket Club Till Carr Lane | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane | 1,045 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 116 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.