Bentley Avenue is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 8UT 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 Bentley Avenue, Halifax, HX3 8UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 8UR, HX3 8UX, HX3 8UY, HX3 8UL, HX3 8UJ, HX3 8XW, HX3 8UP, HX3 8TU, HX3 8TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 8UT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 54.7% | 54.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 38% | 41.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 38.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 36.6% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around HX3 8UT this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 31.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 15.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.7% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 93.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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% | 93.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 93.3% | 93.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bentley Avenue was 117.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bentley Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 218th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Bentley Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-08-21 | £147,546 |
| 2 Bentley Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-07-17 | £161,912 |
| 74 Bentley Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-01-24 | £145,141 |
| 4 Bentley Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-04-29 | £176,690 |
| 54 Bentley Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-10-07 | £169,301 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 5,264 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 | 5,307 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 | 2,719 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 | 2,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 4,376 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Tea Rooms | 33 West Avenue, Lightcliffe | 347 yd | |
| Mrs B's Sandwich & Coffee Hut | 196 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 381 yd | |
| Cakes Direct From The Lodge | Smith House Lodge, 131 Smith House Lane | 391 yd | |
| Verity's | 611 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 470 yd | |
| The Pickle Line | 633A Bradford Road, Brighouse | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiff Bridge Fisheries | 607 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 464 yd | |
| Pizza Junction | 633C Bradford Road, Brighouse | 535 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 38 Well Green Lane, Brighouse | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Bridges Fitness Centre BIRKBY HOUSE BIRKBY HOUSE BIRKBY LANE | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Bailiff Bridge | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Crow Nest Park Golf Club Ltd CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED COACH ROAD | golf | 867 yd |
| Lightcliffe Cricket Club Till Carr Lane | grass pitches | 877 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.