Law Lane is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 9QL 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 Law Lane, Halifax, HX3 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 9UH, HX3 9QN, HX3 9QJ, HX3 9QW, HX3 9QP, HX3 9SG, HX3 9QR, HX3 9SF, HX3 9QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 9QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.8% | 37.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 44.3% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 51.1% | 50.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 15.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 18.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 25.6% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.5% | 96% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 96% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Law Lane was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Law Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 154th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School House Law Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,182 | 2001-03-02 | £534,934 |
| School House Law Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1998-10-27 | £358,866 |
HX3 9QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 5,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withinfields Primary School Withinfields , Southowram HX3 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Junior School Oxford Lane , Siddal HX3 9LA | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Infants' School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Learning Trust Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,437 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 3,320 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 | 4,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , HX3 8JE | - not rated | 2,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappa Jews Village Sandwich Shop | 16 Law Lane, Southowram | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southowram Social Club | 1A Towngate, Southowram | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fisheries | 18 Law Lane, Southowram | 224 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Withinfields Primary School WITHINFIELDS | grass pitches | 106 yd |
| Southowram Recreation Ground (Closed) Law Lane | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Southowram Cricket Club Ashday Lane | grass pitches | 898 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.