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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. 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 3 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

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central Halifax & Boothtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£270,000
Terraced56£125,000
Semi-Detached13£158,000
Flats25£100,000

10 years median price trend in Central Halifax & Boothtown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown.

All postcodes in Central Halifax & Boothtown

HX11TD

Commercial Street

HX15HL

Boyne Street

HX36AN

Belcross Drive

HX36AP

Bell Street

HX36DY

Randolph Street

HX36JP

Claremount Road

HX36LF

Church Side Drive

HX36UD

Howcans Lane

HX36UH

Hag Lane

HX37UW

Lane Ends

HX11UJ

Broad Street Plaza

HX19SN

Town

HX11XR

Gaol Lane

HX29AX

Shay Lane

HX15DD

Mount Street

HX11XX

Waterhouse Street

HX11RB

South Parade

HX11TQ

Cheapside

HX12QH

Pine Street

HX12SB

Carlton Place

HX36JG

Sandforth Avenue

HX36LB

Range Bank

HX19YQ

Town

HX35AX

Bowling Dyke

HX11UZ

Cross Street

HX19SW

Town

HX19WE

Gaol Lane

HX12QR

Blackwall

HX11DJ

Westgate

HX11PB

Market Street

HX11QH

Berwick Street

HX11TW

Crown Street

HX15AG

Back Lord Street

HX35FD

Dean Clough Mills

HX36BP

Garden Street North

HX36DL

Range Lane

HX36ED

Haley Hill

HX11UF

Crossley Street

HX12AA

Town

HX19QF

Gaol Lane

HX12HZ

Clare Road

HX12BZ

Blackwall

HX12QF

Trinity Road

HX15HJ

Brunswick Gardens

HX36BD

Belgrave Grove

HX36EU

Boothtown Road

HX36PZ

Palm Street

HX36UJ

Lee Lane

HX39XP

Baldwin Terrace

HX15UD

Stannary Place

HX11DE

Wards End

HX12DD

Savile Lea

HX12DP

Prescott Street

HX36DZ

Poplar Street

HX36HD

Woodland Terrace

HX36HP

Woodlands Grove

HX36HS

Malton Street

HX36LU

Chester Place

HX19SY

Town

HX35WB

Town

HX59YS

Gaol Lane

HX11YA

Broad Street

HX19XW

Gaol Lane

HX11DD

Southgate

HX11QS

Upper Kirkgate

HX11QW

Charles Street

HX11RN

Market Street

HX11SB

Wade Street

HX11UU

Town Hall Street East

HX12JQ

Portland Place

HX15SS

Victoria Street

HX36AA

Gledcliffe

HX36AH

Godley Road

HX36BG

Belgrave Drive

HX36JQ

Claremount Road

HX36JZ

Lower Range Terrace

HX36NH

Iona Street

HX36XG

Godley Lane

HX37SD

Lane Ends

HX37UN

Blake Hill

HX12UJ

Gaol Lane

HX11BP

Commercial Street

HX12WU

Gaol Lane

HX11ZS

Town

HX11DH

Town

HX12UA

Gaol Lane

HX15AR

Bull Green

HX11LW

Fountain Street

HX11NH

Rawson Street

HX12AL

Carlton Street

HX36EF

Woodside Grove

HX36EZ

Bankfield Yard

HX36LL

Oddy Fold

HX36NA

Ripon Terrace

HX36QB

Chester Close

HX35WG

Dean Clough

HX36HH

Brewery Street

HX19RE

Gaol Lane

HX36JD

Brewery Street

HX12RG

Trinity Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.