HX3 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Skircoat Green Road, 0.6km from Shawhill in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Skircoat ward and the Halifax constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for HX3 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00168683 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIRCOAT GREEN ROAD, HX3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIRCOAT GREEN ROAD, HX3 0BQ.
454
46
£ 45,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX3 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HX3 0BQ — age 46, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX3 0BQ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,500
2 sales · Mean £ 232,500
Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX3 0BQ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Ravenscliffe High School
Siddal Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Savile Park Primary School
The Crossley Heath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Buckwells News Ltd0.6 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- MACE Bell Hall Covenience Store1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Halifax Food Assembly Extra0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Shears Inn0.6 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.1 km
- Old Crossleyans Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only)0.6 km
- Siddal Place Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lippylicious Cakes0.8 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)0.6 km
- Chelza Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Jenny's0.9 km
- Crave Cafe And Tearooms0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Coffee On The Bean (Halifax) Ltd0.7 km
- The Old Bakehouse0.8 km
- Baxters Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Casa Pizza II0.8 km
- Tian Tian Eat0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kirk Lea Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax1.2 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.1 km
- Brighouse5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Rd Heath Lane0.1 km
- Skircoat Green Rd Manor Heath Road0.1 km
- Heath Rd Linden Road0.1 km
- Skircoat Green Rd Stafford Avenue0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX30BQ · Data under Open Government Licence