The Crescent is in Southowram, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 9NX is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Southowram, Halifax, HX3 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 9NT, HX3 9NU, HX3 9NW, HX3 9NR, HX3 9NS, HX3 9NP, HX3 9LS, HX3 9NQ, HX3 9PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 9NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 35% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 41.6% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 11.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 47.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.4% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.1% | 19.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 24.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 33rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 267th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Crescent, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-07-12 | £198,031 |
| Landymere View, 2 The Crescent, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-06 | £529,808 |
| 12 The Crescent, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2020-03-10 | £193,597 |
| 23 The Crescent, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2019-08-14 | £277,457 |
| 12 The Crescent, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-03-06 | £185,843 |
HX3 9NX 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 9NX 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 | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withinfields Primary School Withinfields , Southowram HX3 9QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland Road , HX3 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Swires Road , HX1 2ER | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 4,539 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 | 1,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,372 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 | 3,658 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 | 1,565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | Discovery Road, Halifax | 989 yd | |
| Square Chapel Centre For The Arts | 10 Square Road, Halifax | 1,058 yd | |
| Crave Cafe And Tearooms | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 1,062 yd | |
| Sunny Gym Soft Play And Party Centre | Unit 4, Causey Hall | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shears Inn | The Shears Inn, 1 Paris Gates | 1,062 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 29 Horton Street, Halifax | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lane FAR RANGE FAR RANGE LONG LANE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Withinfields Primary School WITHINFIELDS | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Xplosive Fitness SQUARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Gemini Fitness (Closed) Square Road | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.