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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

HX12PH

Gaol Lane

HX36PE

West View

HX36TA

Broad Tree Road

HX19WB

Gaol Lane

HX11HF

George Square

HX11SA

Winding Road

HX12QP

St Johns Place

HX15SP

Pellon Lane

HX36DQ

Akroyd Court

HX36ES

New Town

HX36HG

Boothtown Road

HX36JB

Royd Mount

HX36JW

Range Bank Top

HX36NB

Salisbury Terrace

HX36PD

Boothtown Road

HX36SF

Shay Lane

HX36TS

Hall Street North

HX36TX

Ploughcroft Lane

HX39XA

Shibden Hall Road

HX12HY

Clare Road

HX11JA

Crown Street

HX36TW

Boothtown Road

HX11YN

Broad Street Plaza

HX36AG

Lister's Road

HX39XQ

Charlestown Road

HX36FE

Crown Road

HX19SH

Town

HX11QP

Church Street

HX11BS

Alexandra Street

HX11SP

Mulcture Hall Road

HX12JF

Coleridge Street

HX12LR

Prescott Street

HX12SH

King Cross Street

HX15DL

Bedford Street

HX36AF

Beacon Hill Road

HX36JR

Range Bank

HX36ND

Salisbury Place

HX36PJ

Grantham Place

HX36PL

Grantham Road

HX19PQ

Gaol Lane

HX36PF

Claremount Road

HX19SB

Town

HX35AR

Dean Clough

HX19TU

Gaol Lane

HX12DL

Blackwall

HX19XT

Gaol Lane

HX19UR

Gaol Lane

HX36LW

Chester Road

HX19SR

Town

HX36PY

Rawson Street North

HX39XJ

Berry Lane

HX11SE

Well Lane

HX19TF

Gaol Lane

HX12EQ

Savile Park Road

HX11QL

Bank Bottom

HX11LN

Powell Street

HX11QR

Dispensary Walk

HX11SG

Well Lane

HX11SJ

Winding Road

HX12GX

Oxford Road

HX12JD

St Johns Lane

HX12LH

New Road

HX15BD

Hall Street

HX36DR

All Souls Road

HX36JL

Claremount Road

HX36LS

Chester Road

HX36NW

Brier Street

HX36TP

Lumb Lane

HX15SR

Chapeltown

HX11NL

Barum Top

HX12BG

Balmoral Place

HX36AD

Spring Terrace

HX36AE

Garden Street North

HX36AS

Horley Green Road

HX36AT

Belmont Street

HX36BB

Belgrave Park

HX36LP

Beverley Terrace

HX36NF

Brougham Street

HX36NL

Fernfield Terrace

HX36NZ

Claremount Road

HX38YQ

Gaol Lane

HX12RU

Gaol Lane

HX11HX

Cow Green

HX19YY

Town

HX11AE

Gills Court

HX11TH

Corn Market

HX12SY

Arches Street

HX15SX

Richmond Street

HX35QN

Old Lane

HX36BE

Belgrave Mount

HX36NX

Claremount Road

HX36PG

West View

HX36XP

Shibden Fold

HX19SL

Town

HX11BE

Alexandra Street

HX12XU

Gaol Lane

HX36PX

Old Lane

HX19AL

Town

HX36UQ

High Sunderland Lane

HX36LA

Prospect Street

Data Sources

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