Providence Buildings is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 9RB 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 Providence Buildings, Halifax, HX3 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 9RD, HX3 9RG, HX3 9RE, HX3 9QZ, HX3 9RH, HX3 9RA, HX3 9RS, HX3 9QY, HX3 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX3 9RB 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 Providence Buildings was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Providence Buildings has the 19th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 229th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Providence Buildings, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2024-04-26 | £88,623 |
| 5 Providence Buildings, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2023-03-03 | £98,128 |
| 9 Providence Buildings, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,250 | 2020-12-22 | £78,527 |
| 5 Providence Buildings, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2020-12-01 | £91,458 |
| 9 Providence Buildings, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2017-01-13 | £119,000 |
HX3 9RB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withinfields Primary School Withinfields , Southowram HX3 9QJ | 2out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Primary School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE VA Junior and Infant School Dudwell Lane , HX3 0SD | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 3,500 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 | 2,742 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 3,479 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 | 4,821 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 | 1,748 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 2,805 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 | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southowram Social Club | 1A Towngate, Southowram | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fisheries | 18 Law Lane, Southowram | 279 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southowram Recreation Ground (Closed) Law Lane | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Southowram Cricket Club Ashday Lane | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Withinfields Primary School WITHINFIELDS | grass pitches | 591 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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.