Who lives in HX2 8DP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in HX2 8DP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Wheatley & Ovenden West
- Council
- Calderdale
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,385 (2024)
HX2 8DPHalifax
Who lives in HX2 8DP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around HX2 8DP (Wheatley & Ovenden West) (about 1,385 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.2% of residents. 18.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.
- Female52.2%51%
- Male47.8%49%
Relationship status
35% of adults in the HX2 8DP area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 48% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.2% of residents in the HX2 8DP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good42.5%48.5%
- Good33.7%33.7%
- Fair15.4%12.7%
- Bad6.6%4%
- Very bad1.8%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.