Chapel Lane is in Southowram, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 9DF is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Lane, Southowram, Halifax, HX3 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 9TH, HX3 9TJ, HX3 9SJ, HX3 9SN, HX3 9RX, HX3 9RY, HX3 9RL, HX3 9TL, HX3 9SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX3 9DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 26.6% | 33.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 40.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44% | 46.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 22.6% | 17.5% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 36.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.9% | 95.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 155.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.9% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 154th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 The Chapel Chapel Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2021-03-10 | £119,395 |
| Apartment 2 The Chapel Chapel Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2021-03-10 | £106,766 |
| Apartment 6 The Chapel Chapel Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-03-10 | £132,023 |
| Apartment 4 The Chapel Chapel Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2021-03-10 | £113,655 |
| Apartment 3 The Chapel Chapel Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2021-03-10 | £138,911 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HX3 9DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withinfields Primary School Withinfields , Southowram HX3 9QJ | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,965 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappa Jews Village Sandwich Shop | 16 Law Lane, Southowram | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southowram Social Club | 1A Towngate, Southowram | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fisheries | 18 Law Lane, Southowram | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southowram Cricket Club Ashday Lane | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Southowram Recreation Ground (Closed) Law Lane | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Withinfields Primary School WITHINFIELDS | grass pitches | 733 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.