Halifax, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Halifax is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 82,624. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

82,624 Population 10,328/sq mi density

492 ft Elevation 150 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

58.5 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

$45,706 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$45,706 median income, 5.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$227,988 home value, $1,143/mo rent

Education

3.5 / 5.0

30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population82,624

Median Age42.5 yrs

Density10,328/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 3%

Veterans3.9%

Economy

Median Income$45,706

Per Capita$45,706

Unemployment5.4%

Housing

B+

Home Value$227,988

Rent$1,143

Ownership65.0%

Housing Units33,050

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain58.5 in/yr

Sunny Days210/yr

Elevation492 ft (150 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.9%

High School+48.3%

Community

Population	82,624
Population Density	10,328 / sq mi
Elevation	492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates	53.7167°, -1.8500°
Timezone	Europe/London
Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / Province	England
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation	58.5 inches (1,485 mm)
Annual Snowfall	19.3 inches (49 cm)
Median Household Income	$45,706
Median Age	42.5 years

About Halifax

Halifax is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 82,624. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Halifax has a population of 82,624 with a density of 10,328 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly Asian (11.1%), with 3.3% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.1% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

82,624

Total Population

10,328

People / sq mi

42.5yrs

Median Age

9% above United Kingdom avg

8.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.1%

20% above United Kingdom avg

Other Languages 5.9%

Social Characteristics

Halifax vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Halifax is $45,706, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,706 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $879, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 97 business establishments, including 32 restaurants. 29.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Halifax vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$45,706
	39% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income	$45,706
Avg Weekly Wage	$879

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.4%
	50% above United Kingdom avg

Establishments (County)	97

Business (County)

Restaurants	32
Healthcare	9
Retail	1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	49.7%
Public Transit	5.3%
Work from Home	29.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Halifax is $227,988, 19% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,143 (2% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 33,050 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$227,988
	19% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,143
	2% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	65.0%
Owner-Occupied	65.0%
Renter-Occupied	35.0%
Housing Units	33,050

Property Tax

Climate in Halifax

Halifax has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1037 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	3.2°C / 38°F	-3° / 10.7°	79.5
Feb	4.8°C / 41°F	-2.4° / 12.7°	94.5
Mar	5.8°C / 42°F	-2.1° / 15.4°	79.2
Apr	7.3°C / 45°F	-2° / 17.5°	46.5
May	11°C / 52°F	2.8° / 20.5°	70.7
Jun	13.9°C / 57°F	5.3° / 25.1°	76.4
Jul	15.6°C / 60°F	7.7° / 27.5°	98.1
Aug	15.6°C / 60°F	7.4° / 25.6°	73.5
Sep	13.3°C / 56°F	4.4° / 23.5°	88.4
Oct	9.8°C / 50°F	1.7° / 17.4°	122.0
Nov	6.3°C / 43°F	-1.8° / 13.8°	94.9
Dec	4.4°C / 40°F	-2.8° / 11.5°	113.2

Halifax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	47.2°F
	13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	492 ft (150 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density	10,328/sq mi
Coordinates	53.7167°N, 1.8500°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"

54% above United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 19.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"

Driest Month (May) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008	1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom	M4.8	106 km
Sep 22, 2002	2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M4.8	135 km
Oct 21, 2002	1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom	M4.3	36 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	117 km
Jun 9, 2018	7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom	M4.1	126 km
Oct 24, 2002	2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.8	34 km
Mar 7, 1996	3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom	M3.8	120 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	133 km
Feb 14, 2005	2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom	M3.8	142 km
Apr 28, 2009	3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom	M3.7	91 km
Oct 21, 2002	0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom	M3.7	29 km
Feb 8, 1990	2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom	M3.6	79 km
Jan 3, 2011	5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom	M3.6	52 km
May 30, 2022	2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom	M3.6	106 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	133 km
Oct 22, 2002	0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.5	33 km
Feb 29, 2004	0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom	M3.4	19 km
Feb 20, 1995	England, United Kingdom	M3.3	85 km
Mar 4, 1990	2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom	M3.3	99 km
Oct 23, 2002	0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.3	34 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in	Driest
June	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
July	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in
August	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
October	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	4.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	5.0 in	Wettest

Halifax has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.8").

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30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.3% have completed high school. 9 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.9%
	8% below United Kingdom avg
High School+	48.3%

B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	10,328/sq mi
Total Area	8.0 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities	9
Restaurants	32
Retail Stores	1

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	49.7%
Public Transit	5.3%
Work from Home	29.2%

Schools in Halifax

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
St Augustine's CofE School	-	-	-	-
Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College	-	-	-	-
Heath campus	-	-	-	-
Copley Primary School	-	-	-	-
Stafford Hall School	-	-	-	-
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School	-	-	-	-
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School	-	-	-	-
Lee Mount Academy	-	-	-	-
All Saints' Church of England Primary School	-	-	-	-
The Gleddings Preparatory School	-	-	-	-
The Crossley Heath School	-	-	-	-
Salterlee Primary School	-	-	-	-
Trinity Academy Akroydon	-	-	-	-
Ravenscliffe High School	-	-	-	-
Savile Park Primary School	-	-	-	-
Northowram Primary School	-	-	-	-
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy	-	-	-	-
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy	-	-	-	-
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy	-	-	-	-
Beech Hill School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Halifax

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Hits Radio UK	-	AAC+ 47 kbps
Rotherham Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester	manchester, pop	AAC 48 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio	classic jazz, jazz	MP3 192 kbps
The Richie Allen Show	-	MP3
CROP Radio	community radio, music	MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio	adult contemporary, community radio	MP3 128 kbps
SD Radio	dance, dnb	MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio	student radio	MP3 192 kbps
Heart North West 105.4	hot adult contemporary	AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio	music, variety	MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester	-	AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio	alternative, alternative rock	MP3
ALL FM 96.9	community, community radio	AAC+
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield)	-	MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK	information, news	AAC
KFM Radio (US)	-	MP3 128 kbps
ARP Radio	dub, dub techno	MP3 320 kbps
High Peak 1	-	MP3 192 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio	classic hits, hospital radio	MP3
Phoenix Radio	2000s, 2010s	MP3 192 kbps
HearMe - trance	trance	MP3
Hear Me - top pop	pop, pop music	MP3
SMILE RADIO	-	MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio	local radio, music	MP3 160 kbps
Erewash Sound	-	MP3
Drystone Radio	-	MP3
HWD Hospital Radio	-	AAC+ 112 kbps
OSN Radio Plus	-	MP3 128 kbps
Revolution Radio Online	-	AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio	chart, dance	AAC 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox	-	MP3
Bounce Nation Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio	-	MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr	-	MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio	multi	MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio	80s, chillout	MP3 320 kbps
North Derbyshire Radio	classic hits, hits	MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live!	community radio, sheffield	MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio	community radio, variety	MP3 96 kbps
Silk 106.9	classic hits, hot adult contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Halifax

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Abbey House Museum
Astley Cheetham Art Gallery
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Bankfield Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Police Museum
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Calderdale Industrial Museum
Cliffe Castle
Colne Valley Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Craven Museum
Dewsbury Bus Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Engine Shed
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Fulneck Moravian Museum
Heptonstall Museum
Heritage Quay
Horsforth Museum
Ilkley Toy Museum
Ingrow Loco Museum
Keighley Bus Museum
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition
Museum of Rail Travel
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
National Science and Media Museum
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum
Saddleworth Museum
Saltaire Collection
Second World War Experience Centre
Shibden Hall
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
The Peace Museum
The Ron Kitching Library
Tolson Museum
Warley Museum

Libraries in Halifax

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
1 in 12 Club Library		0.0
1 in 12 Club Library		0.0
Allerton Community Library		0.0
Allerton Community Library		0.0
Almondbury Library		0.0
Andrew Kean Learning Centre		0.0
Armley leeds council office		0.0
Armley leeds council office		0.0
Armley leeds council office		0.0
Baildon Library		0.0
Baildon Library		0.0
Batley Library		0.0
Bingley Library		0.0
Bingley Library		0.0
Birstall Library and Information Centre		0.0
Bradford Libraries		0.0
Bradford Mechanics Institute		0.0
Bramley Library		0.0
Brighouse Library		0.0
Burley Library		0.0
Calverley Library		0.0
Clayton Library		0.0
Cleckheaton Library		0.0
Crompton Library		0.0
Crompton Library		0.0
Denby Dale Community Library		0.0
Denholme Library		0.0
Denholme Library		0.0
Dewsbury Library Hub		0.0
Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library		0.0
East Bowling Library		0.0
East Bowling Library		0.0
Eccleshill Library		0.0
Eccleshill Library		0.0
Elland Library		0.0
Farsley Library		0.0
Gildersome Library		0.0
Gildersome Library		0.0
Gildersome Library		0.0
Great Horton Library		0.0
Greenfield Library		0.0
Greenwood Centre		0.0
Greetland Library		0.0
Guiseley Library		0.0
Guiseley Library		0.0
Halifax Central Library		0.0
Haworth Road Library		0.0
Hebden Bridge Library		0.0
Heckmondwike Library		0.0
Hipperholme Library		0.0
Hipperholme Library		0.0
Holmfirth Library		0.0
Holt Park Library		0.0
Holt Park Library		0.0
Honley Library		0.0
Horsforth Library		0.0
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery		0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre		0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre		0.0
Ilkley Public Library		0.0
JB Priestley Library		0.0
Keighley Library		0.0
King Cross Library		0.0
Kirkburton Library		0.0
Lees Library		0.0
Lees Library		0.0
Library and Information Centre		0.0
Lindley Library		0.0
Local Studies Library		0.0
Manningham Library		0.0
Manningham Library		0.0
Marsden Library		0.0
Meltham Library		0.0
Menston Library		0.0
Mirfield Library		0.0
Morley Library		0.0
Morley Library		0.0
Otley Library		0.0
Penistone Library		0.0
Pudsey Library		0.0
Rastrick Library		0.0
Rawdon Library		0.0
Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre		0.0
Shelf Branch Library		0.0
Shelf Branch Library		0.0
Shipley Library		0.0
Shipley Library		0.0
Skipton Library		0.0
Skircoat Library		0.0
Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre		0.0
Sowerby Bridge Library		0.0
Stainland Library		0.0
Stalybridge Library		0.0
Stalybridge Library		0.0
Tameside Central Library		0.0
Todmorden Library		0.0
Uppermill Library		0.0
Uppermill Library		0.0
Wibsey Library		0.0
Wrose Library		0.0
Yeadon Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Halifax

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Ashton Indoor Market
Birstall Market Place
Brighouse Open Market
Cleckheaton Farmers' Market
Darley Street Market
Dewsbury Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Keighley Market Hall
Middleage Market
Morley Market
Otley Market Square
Penistone Market
Pudsey Market
Shipley Open Market
The Bazaar
Todmorden Market
Todmorden Market Hall

Hotels in Halifax

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imperial Crown Hotel

Premier Inn

Premier Inn Halifax Town Centre

Shay Guest House

The White Swan Hotel

Travelodge

Wool Merchant Hotel

Restaurants in Halifax

25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alaeli Halifax

Alibi

Apollonis

Beefeater

Cafe Zone

Design House

Elder Restaurant

Food Therapy

Frankie & Benny's

Julio's Italian Restaurant

Kamran Balti house

Kashmiri Aroma

Kaya's Grill

La Luna

Le'Taj Restaurant

Nando's

Pizza Hut

Red Pepper Bistro

Ricci's Place

Seoul Food

TGI Fridays

Thai Corner

Thai Style

The Watermill

Upstairs @ Harveys

Cafes in Halifax

33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angel's Rest Cafe

Brown's Cafe

Caffè Nero

Casa Coffee

Cinnamon

Coffe Cali

Coffee Cali

Coffee on the Bean

Coletta's Cafe

Concorde Cafe

Costa

CREAM

Crown Coffee House & Patisserie

Deli-cious Deli

Edie the Estafette

Farrii Baker

Flutterbites Cafe

Ginger Vegetarian Cafe

M&S Cafe

Mamil Cafe Bar Halifax

Merrie England

Monte Carlo

Noco

Social by Distinct Coffee

The Beefeater

The Munch Bunch

The Piece Hall Deli

The Shay Cafe

The Temperance Movement

The Wine and Cheese Co

Tj’s Cafe Bar

Totally Fresh

Viaduct Cafe

Cinemas in Halifax

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vue Halifax

Theatres in Halifax

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax Playhouse

Halifax Victoria Theatre

Red Brick Auditorium

Monuments in Halifax

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax Gibbet

Thorp Fountain

Clinics in Halifax

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre

Dentists in Halifax

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

mydentist

Prescott Street Dental Practice

Skircoat Green Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Halifax

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashfield Veterinary Ltd

Hird & Partners

West Mount Vets

Train Stations in Halifax

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax

Bus Stations in Halifax

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1216942066

Halifax Bus Station

Gas Stations in Halifax

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #559904804

Halifax Service Station

Sainsbury's

Shell

Texaco

Banks in Halifax

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays

Calderdale Credit Union

Halifax

HSBC UK

Leeds Building Society

Lloyds Bank

Nationwide

NatWest

Santander

Virgin Money

Yorkshire Building Society

Shopping Malls in Halifax

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax Borough Market

Gyms in Halifax

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DW Sports

PureGym

Breweries in Halifax

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Barker Bridge Brewery
Bingley Brewery
Bridgehouse Brewery
Briscoe's Brewery
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon
Copper Dragon Brewery
Craven Brew
Empire Brewing
Flower of Life
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Ilkley Brewery
Kibble Brewery
Little Valley Brewery
Mallinsons
Milltown Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Shadow Brewing
Small World Beers
Stod Fold Brewery
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Three Fiends
Timothy Taylor's
Vocation Brewery
We Are Wolf
Wishbone Brewery
Zapato Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Halifax

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Halifax

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
The Snow Centre Manchester	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chill Factor e	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Halifax

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Leeds Bradford Airport	LBA	Large Airport
Manchester Airport	MAN	Large Airport
Leeds East Airport	-	Medium Airport
RAF Leeming	-	Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe	-	Medium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Arley Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield	-	Small Airport
Askern Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield	-	Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield	-	Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Camphill Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield	-	Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield	-	Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield	-	Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL	-	Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield	-	Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield	-	Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield	-	Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Park Hall Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Ripley Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield	-	Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL	-	Small Airport
Walton Wood Airfield	-	Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Watnall Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Halifax

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Boothtown Post Office
Halifax Post Office
Skircoat Green Post Office

Treatment Centers in Halifax

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Cygnet Lodge
Jamie Bell Physio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Halifax

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AICP Sunniyy Centre
Al Jamia Al Zahra
All Saints
All Soul's
Boothtown Methodist Church
Christadelphian Hall
Elim Church
Faizan-e-Madina
Halifax Minster
Heath United Reformed Church
Islam Halifax
Jamia Masjid Ghousia
Jamia Masjid Madni
Jeelaaniyy Building
Madrasah Ghosia
Makki Masjid
New Beginnings Community Church
Northowram Church
Our Lady Of Lourdes & St Malachy
RCCG Open Heavens
Sacred Heart and St Bernard
Salem Methodist Church
St Alban's Catholic Church
St Augustine's Centre
St Georges Church
St John the Baptist
St Mark
St Mary's RC Church
St Paul's Church
St Thomas The Apostle
St. Andrew's Methodist Church
St. Jude's Church

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Timezone

Europe/London

Around Halifax

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	74
Hospitals	2
Pharmacies	7
Restaurants	32
Cafes	37
Bars	16
Supermarkets	1
Banks	1
Museums	3
Hotels	1
Libraries	5
Parks	66
Police Stations	1
Places of Worship	4

Things to See Near Halifax

85 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (21)

• Bank Top
• Blaith Royd
• camp
• Castle Hill
• Cat Stones
+ 16 more

🏰 Castles (2)

• Shaw Castle
• Sowerby Castle

🕳️ Caves (1)

• Pan Hole

⛰️ Peaks (43)

• Bare Head
• Beacon Hill
• Birk Hill
• Cock Hill
• Cock Hill
+ 38 more

🏛️ Ruins (18)

• Anglo Saxon Cross Base
• Building Foundations
• Clough Side
• Coppy
• Faugh Well Farm
+ 13 more

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital	London
Population	66,488,991
Area	244,820 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita	$49,944
HDI	0.940
Life expectancy	81.2 years
Internet users	96.3%
Urban population	83.2%
Currency	GBP (Pound)
Languages	English
Calling code	+44
TLD	.uk
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 2	2 January	2 January
Mar 17	Saint Patrick's Day	Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
May 4	Early May Bank Holiday	Early May Bank Holiday
May 25	Spring Bank Holiday	Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15	World Cup Bank Holiday	World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13	Battle of the Boyne	Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3	Summer Bank Holiday	Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31	Summer Bank Holiday	Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30	Saint Andrew's Day	Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	St. Stephen's Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halifax

What is the population of Halifax?

Halifax has a population of 82,624 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,328 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.8% male.

Is Halifax expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,706, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $227,988 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,143 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Halifax?

Halifax has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Halifax?

The unemployment rate in Halifax is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $879. There are 97 business establishments in the area, including 32 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Halifax?

The median home value in Halifax is $227,988. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,143. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Halifax?

30.9% of adults in Halifax hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Halifax?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax is 3.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 11.1% Asian. 94.1% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

Southowram, ENG 2,003 pop · 0.9 mi Elland, ENG 15,625 pop · 2.2 mi Sowerby Bridge, ENG 9,948 pop · 2.5 mi Brighouse, ENG 32,872 pop · 2.8 mi Holywell Green, ENG 3,178 pop · 3.0 mi Rastrick, ENG 11,351 pop · 3.0 mi Queensbury, ENG 8,912 pop · 3.4 mi Clayton, ENG 9,180 pop · 3.7 mi Luddenden Foot, ENG 2,190 pop · 3.9 mi Barkisland, ENG 1,004 pop · 4.0 mi Ripponden, ENG 4,665 pop · 4.8 mi Huddersfield, ENG 149,017 pop · 5.4 mi Mytholmroyd, ENG 3,949 pop · 5.5 mi Cleckheaton, ENG 27,393 pop · 5.6 mi

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