Green Lane is in Greetland, Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX4 8AB is located in the Greetland and Stainland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX4 8AF, HX4 8AD, HX4 8AG, HX4 8EH, HX4 8AJ, HX4 8EJ, HX4 8DX, HX4 8DG, HX4 8DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX4 8AB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 46.9% | 47.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HX4 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 50.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 26.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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% | 44.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.7% | 17.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 19.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 23.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.9% | 95.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 304.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 403.0% higher than the Greetland and Stainland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland and the 48th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Green Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2025-10-17 | £72,500 |
| 6 Green Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2024-08-07 | £141,044 |
| 2 Green Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-07-19 | £136,209 |
| 7 Green Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2021-10-05 | £54,986 |
| 2 Green Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-08-16 | £116,092 |
The percentage of student residents living in HX4 8AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Vale Academy Stainland Road , West Vale HX4 8LS | 1out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Hullen Edge Road , HX5 0QY | - not rated | 507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greetland Academy School Street , Greetland HX4 8JB | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland CofE Junior and Infant School Westgate , HX5 0BB | 2out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Cross Lane , HX5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 5,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Thai Takeaway | 29 Stainland Road, Elland | 20 yd | |
| Scandic House | 35 Stainland Road, Elland | 44 yd | |
| Cardamom At The Mill | Unit 4 Ground Floor, Victoria Mills | 61 yd | |
| The Cakery | Unit 5 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Mills | 61 yd | |
| Distinct Coffee House | 5 Victoria Street, West Vale | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Hotel | 97 Stainland Road, Elland | 332 yd | |
| Star Inn | 1 Lindwell, Greetland | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Vale Fisheries | 27 Stainland Road, Elland | 19 yd | |
| Chariots Pizza And Balti House | 76 Saddleworth Road, Greetland | 65 yd | |
| Moh's Indian Take-away | 57 Stainland Road, Elland | 142 yd | |
| Casa Pizza | 71 Stainland Road, Elland | 192 yd | |
| Sweet Tooth Hx Ltd | 73 Stainland Road, Elland | 198 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greetland Cricket & Bowling Club LAND NORTH OF 100 LAND NORTH OF 100 SADDLEWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Clay House | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| West Vale STAINLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Hullen Edge Recreation Ground Hullen Edge Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Elland Cricket & Bowling Club HULLEN EDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Brooksbank School VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Hammerstones Leach Lane HAMMERSTONES LEACH LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Elland Golf Club ELLAND GOLF CLUB ELLAND GOLF CLUB HAMMERSTONES LEACH LANE | golf | 1,001 yd |
| Wainwright Hall WAINWRIGHT HALL WAINWRIGHT HALL JEPSON LANE | 1,057 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.