Park Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 9ED is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Lane, Halifax, HX3 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 9ER, HX3 9EJ, HX3 9EB, HX3 9EH, HX3 9LH, HX3 9DX, HX3 9EE, HX3 9LE, HX3 9DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 9ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.7% | 52.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 32.4% | 39.4% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 38.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 45% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 23% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 15.8% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 20.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 97.5% | 92.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 93.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane was 158.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.9% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 136th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Park Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-02-06 | £200,000 |
| 14 Park Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-03-31 | £209,541 |
| 27 Park Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-01-23 | £148,070 |
| 35 Park Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2022-02-02 | £144,654 |
| 8 Park Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2020-02-07 | £193,800 |
HX3 9ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siddal Junior School Oxford Lane , Siddal HX3 9LA | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Infants' School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School Dudwell Lane , HX3 0SD | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Learning Trust Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 238 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,970 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,992 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 | 4,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 638 yd | |
| G And Tea Cafe | 343 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siddal Place Hotel | 49 Oxford Lane, Siddal | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCM's Delights | 17 Backhold Avenue, Siddal | 252 yd | |
| Hirds Family Fisheries | 163 Backhold Lane, Siddal | 492 yd | |
| Tian Tian Eat | 315 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 784 yd | |
| Baxters Sandwich Bar | 305 Huddersfield Road, Halifax | 813 yd | |
| Casa Pizza II | 365 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Learning Trust PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Siddal Arlfc Exley Lane | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Ravenscliffe High School And Sport College RAVENSCLIFFE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.