The HX2 8HZ postcode is in Calderdale, Calderdale postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | HX2 |
| Ward | Ovenden |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Wheatley & Ovenden West |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Halifax |
| Police Force | West Yorkshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Ovenden |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Halifax |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3337 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Young hard-pressed families / Challenged white communities / Urban Living, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Masons Green(0.33 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Turner Ave North St Wilfreds Close(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Halifax(2.66 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(30.97 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HX2 9DG (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Ash Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HX2 8QD (0.45 mi) | Details |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | HX2 8JY (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Dean Field Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HX2 8DQ (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Whitehill Community AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HX2 9RL (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Moorside Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HX2 8AP (0.63 mi) | Details |
| The North Halifax Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | HX2 9SU (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Trinity Academy HalifaxSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | HX2 9TZ (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Endeavour House SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | HX2 0TX (0.85 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is KEIGHLEY ROAD SURGERY(0.28 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| keighley road surgeryActivekeighley road surgery, keighley road, illingworth, halifax, west yorkshire | 01422247528 | HX2 9LL |
| beechwood medical centreActivebeechwood medical centre, 60a keighley road,ovenden, halifax, west yorkshire | 01422305970 | HX2 8AL |
The population of HX28HZ is 326 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1598), Between 55 to 64 (1040), and Between 25 to 34 (1028).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 293 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 17.
Regarding education, 85 adults have Does not apply, while 37 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (223), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (213).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (199), followed by Christian (108).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (61) followed by Semi-routine occupations (33), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (364), and 217 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1402) and European Union EU-8 (107).