Halifax Road is in Todmorden and in Calderdale district. OL14 5SQ is located in the Calder electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halifax Road, Todmorden, OL14 5SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL14 5SL, OL14 5SH, OL14 5SN, OL14 5SW, OL14 5SP, OL14 8AQ, OL14 5SJ, OL14 8AH, OL14 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL14 5SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 37% | 38.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 38.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 49.1% | 45.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 22.1% | 17.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 31% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 95.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifax Road was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Calder average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halifax Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder and the 210th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 Halifax Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2025-02-03 | £101,298 |
| 260 Halifax Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-10-23 | £90,848 |
| 273 Halifax Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-10-02 | £183,715 |
| 256 Halifax Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-08-24 | £101,138 |
| 273 Halifax Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-06-12 | £129,556 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School Halifax Road , OL14 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Wellington Road , OL14 5HP | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Todmorden CofE J, I & N School Burnley Road , OL14 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferney Lee Primary School Ferney Lee Road , OL14 5NR | 2out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shade Primary School Knowlwood Road , Shade OL14 7PD | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todmorden High School Ewood Lane , OL14 7DG | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Pizza | 5 Scholfield Street, Todmorden | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Burgerz | 281 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 49 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 139 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 711 yd | |
| Halifax Road Chippy | 125 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 748 yd | |
| Pakistan Hot Food | 121 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 760 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 117 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Todmorden Lawn Tennis Club The Grove | tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Todmorden Golf Club RIVE ROCKS RIVE ROCKS CROSS STONE ROAD | golf | 638 yd |
| Woodhouse Oldroyd | grass pitches | 835 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 | 97.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.