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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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Central Halifax & Boothtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Halifax & Boothtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£333,750£2,701
Flats23£100,000£1,721
Semi-Detached12£159,000£2,656
Terraced62£134,100£1,778

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

HX36JL

Claremount Road

HX37SD

Lane Ends

HX12EB

Bull Green

HX12EG

Carlton Street

HX11HF

George Square

HX15SP

Pellon Lane

HX12SY

Arches Street

HX11BE

Alexandra Street

HX19WE

Gaol Lane

HX12LG

Prescott Street

HX11RB

South Parade

HX19JR

Gaol Lane

HX36AJ

Northowram and Shelf

HX35WL

Town

HX36JB

Royd Mount

HX36UX

Swales Moor Road

HX11TP

Gaol Lane

HX11XQ

Cross Hills

HX36TG

Woodfield Cottages

HX36BJ

Jerwood Hill Road

HX36NX

Claremount Road

HX15SX

Richmond Street

HX36DQ

Akroyd Court

HX19PQ

Gaol Lane

HX36PG

West View

HX19YZ

Town

HX36AN

Belcross Drive

HX36UH

Hag Lane

HX12JF

Coleridge Street

HX36ER

Woodside Terrace

HX11ZS

Town

HX36XR

Horley Green Lane

HX35AY

Dean Clough

HX12HX

Clare Road

HX36AZ

Belgrave Avenue

HX11BX

Wards End

HX37UW

Lane Ends

HX36NQ

Brougham Terrace

HX12LW

Industrial Place

HX11PE

Broad Street

HX15ES

Town

HX36HG

Boothtown Road

HX11PU

Horton Street

HX11DJ

Westgate

HX12BH

Savile Glen

HX35WQ

Dean Clough

HX36PY

Rawson Street North

HX15BE

Pellon Lane

HX11LJ

Powell Street

HX12DP

Prescott Street

HX12RG

Trinity Road

HX36JG

Sandforth Avenue

HX11RJ

Square

HX35QN

Old Lane

HX19TA

Gaol Lane

HX11DU

Albion Street

HX12UA

Gaol Lane

HX36EU

Boothtown Road

HX36PE

West View

HX36HT

Woodlands Road

HX11TH

Corn Market

HX19RB

Town

HX36JP

Claremount Road

HX36BY

Claremount Road

HX36AX

Horley Green Road

HX36QA

Boothtown Road

HX12WH

Gaol Lane

HX11YQ

North Parade

HX12LJ

Brussells Court

HX36JD

Brewery Street

HX35WD

Dean Clough

HX12SB

Carlton Place

HX36PL

Grantham Road

HX12HZ

Clare Road

HX19YQ

Town

HX36LW

Chester Road

HX19QF

Gaol Lane

HX11RW

Market Street

HX12LS

Union Street South

HX36DY

Randolph Street

HX15AF

Sunderland Street

HX15SR

Chapeltown

HX36SF

Shay Lane

HX19YD

Town

HX35EX

Town

HX11UQ

Waterhouse Street

HX19WU

Gaol Lane

HX11SN

Northgate

HX12UT

Gaol Lane

HX12AA

Town

HX35AJ

Dean Clough

HX36DB

Range Lane

HX11TW

Crown Street

HX36JN

Upper Range

HX36EZ

Bankfield Yard

HX19SR

Town

HX19AL

Town

HX12JD

St Johns Lane

HX39XA

Shibden Hall Road

HX36RS

Shay Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.