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Central Halifax & Boothtown

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About

Central Halifax & Boothtown form a distinct urban area on steep hillsides north of Halifax town centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by dense rows of Victorian terraced housing built for mill workers, with narrow streets following the contours of the land. The area includes the historically significant Akroydon model village, with its distinctive architecture and All Souls' Church. Local commerce is focused along Boothtown Road, serving the residential community with essential shops and services.

The topography defines the area, offering dramatic views across the Calder Valley. Industrial heritage is evident in converted mill buildings and the former Sir Francis Crossley's carpet factory site. Green spaces like the People's Park provide recreational space, while the Halifax Piece Hall and Dean Clough are major cultural and business centres located just to the south, bordering the area. The community maintains a strong sense of local identity shaped by its industrial past.

Area overview

On average Central Halifax & Boothtown has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 409 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Halifax & Boothtown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Halifax & Boothtown is home to around 7,942 people, with a population density of about 1,142.2 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
409
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Halifax & Boothtown Population
7,942
Population density
1,142.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
189.88(+330%)
Public order
63.46(+619%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.48(+246%)
Shoplifting
45.58(+420%)
Drugs
36.01(+903%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,370
80.22%
Indian
434
5.47%
Other White
385
4.85%
Pakistani
230
2.9%
Irish
71
0.89%
Total population: 7,941

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,895
28.2%
No qualifications
1,583
23.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,063
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,384
32.48%
Owns outright
940
22.06%
Owns with a mortgage
775
18.19%
Other social rented
766
17.98%
Social rents from council
261
6.13%
Total households: 4,261

Property prices in Central Halifax & Boothtown

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £172K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Central Halifax & Boothtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£333,750£251
Semi-Detached7£160,000£265
Terraced56£135,100£167
Flats21£105,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Halifax & Boothtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£103,000£185,000£85,000
2017£258,000£79,800£150,000£85,000
2018£232,500£75,000£130,000£99,000
2019£235,000£80,000£156,500£100,000
2020£385,000£83,000£213,060£93,000
2021£338,500£77,000£179,000£115,075
2022£317,500£81,750£175,000£120,000
2023£370,000£81,000£185,000£122,250
2024£295,000£98,500£210,000£120,000
2025£270,000£100,000£158,000£125,000
2026£333,750£82,500£180,000£137,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£150£192£98
2017£207£125£180£108
2018£221£152£184£112
2019£229£135£180£119
2020£211£161£175£116
2021£227£120£208£128
2022£246£125£209£145
2023£225£133£264£138
2024£232£153£239£144
2025£292£161£236£158
2026£187£127£263£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Halifax & Boothtown in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Central Halifax & Boothtown

Is Central Halifax & Boothtown safe?

Central Halifax & Boothtown records about 409 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Central Halifax & Boothtown?

The median sale price in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £140,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Central Halifax & Boothtown?

Central Halifax & Boothtown has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Central Halifax & Boothtown?

Central Halifax & Boothtown scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Central Halifax & Boothtown sits around rank 3,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Central Halifax & Boothtown?

The average household income in Central Halifax & Boothtown is around £38,776 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Central Halifax & Boothtown

HX11BP

Commercial Street

HX19ZZ

Town

HX36LN

Chester Road

HX36LF

Church Side Drive

HX35FD

Dean Clough Mills

HX11NL

Barum Top

HX19AW

Gaol Lane

HX36LP

Beverley Terrace

HX36EH

Woodside View

HX36LA

Prospect Street

HX36ND

Salisbury Place

HX36LJ

Claremount Road

HX15AX

Back Lord Street

HX36DN

Ellen Royd Street

HX36NF

Brougham Street

HX37TY

Westercroft Lane

HX36NL

Fernfield Terrace

HX19AR

Town

HX11DY

Market Street

HX12DH

Blackwall

HX11JA

Crown Street

HX12LZ

Clare Street

HX12UJ

Gaol Lane

HX36HD

Woodland Terrace

HX36DF

Haley Hill

HX36LH

Claremount Road

HX11XH

North Bridge

HX11SG

Well Lane

HX11RN

Market Street

HX11UP

Town Hall Street East

HX36FE

Crown Road

HX36AL

Claremount Road

HX11QY

Church Street

HX19NE

Gaol Lane

HX11SJ

Winding Road

HX19YY

Town

HX12QF

Trinity Road

HX12SR

Kent Street

HX36LB

Range Bank

HX35AS

Corporation Street

HX12RU

Gaol Lane

HX36HR

Woodlands Mount

HX19SJ

Town

HX36BH

Belgrave Close

HX12DD

Savile Lea

HX36JY

Sutcliffe Terrace

HX36JZ

Lower Range Terrace

HX12SN

Hanover Street

HX19WN

Gaol Lane

HX19WQ

Gaol Lane

HX36LD

The Arches

HX19SW

Town

HX59YS

Gaol Lane

HX12AQ

Back Ferguson Street

HX37UR

Howes Lane

HX12LA

Union Street South

HX12JN

Hunger Hill

HX36AQ

Beacon Hill Road

HX19UF

Gaol Lane

HX36PU

Rawson Street North

HX35AX

Bowling Dyke

HX37UN

Blake Hill

HX15DL

Bedford Street

HX19AH

Town

HX36JT

Lower Range

HX36BP

Garden Street North

HX39XQ

Charlestown Road

HX12EP

Swires Terrace

HX12BZ

Blackwall

HX12TA

West Parade

HX36UW

Town

HX36TX

Ploughcroft Lane

HX36NZ

Claremount Road

HX36RA

Shay Lane

HX12LT

Spencers Court

HX19AT

Town

HX37UL

Springfield

HX19TU

Gaol Lane

HX19AS

Town

HX11BW

Commercial Street

HX15AG

Back Lord Street

HX12EN

Savile Park Road

HX36JQ

Claremount Road

HX36AR

Jerwood Hill Road

HX11SE

Well Lane

HX39XJ

Berry Lane

HX11WD

Broad Street

HX36LS

Chester Road

HX12AF

Harrison Road

HX36DH

Range Lane

HX12QN

Portland Place

HX36AA

Gledcliffe

HX12BW

St John's Lane

HX19ST

Town

HX15HJ

Brunswick Gardens

HX12QP

St Johns Place

HX19WA

Gaol Lane

HX12DL

Blackwall

HX19SH

Town

HX19SN

Town