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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

HX12LA

Union Street South

HX19YZ

Town

HX11BW

Commercial Street

HX12QZ

Skircoat Road

HX11HU

Central Street

HX11UQ

Waterhouse Street

HX11UX

Broad Street

HX12QN

Portland Place

HX12SR

Kent Street

HX36PB

Butlers View

HX36TU

Boothtown Road

HX19TL

Gaol Lane

HX11RE

Blackledge

HX19YD

Town

HX19GL

Gaol Lane

HX11LJ

Powell Street

HX12JR

Clare Road

HX11WD

Broad Street

HX19US

Gaol Lane

HX36DG

Range Lane

HX36EP

Lake View

HX11DZ

Market Street

HX11DL

Southgate

HX11HS

Silver Street

HX11NT

Southgate

HX11QG

Square Road

HX11TN

Old Market

HX11TT

Crown Street

HX12DB

Old Bell Court

HX12LT

Spencers Court

HX15AF

Sunderland Street

HX36AW

Claremount Road

HX36ET

Bankfield View

HX36HW

Range Gardens

HX36TR

Mill Lane

HX36NR

Claremount Road

HX36DH

Range Lane

HX11JN

Silver Street

HX15ES

Town

HX12EW

Vine Terrace

HX36NP

Fern Street

HX19UF

Gaol Lane

HX11YP

Town

HX12JN

Hunger Hill

HX19SJ

Town

HX12BW

St John's Lane

HX36JE

Boothtown Road

HX35AS

Corporation Street

HX15TS

Park

HX19WQ

Gaol Lane

HX11PD

Market Street

HX35DB

Town

HX12DJ

Regent Street

HX12AG

Harrison Road

HX11AH

Alfred Street East

HX11XB

Cross Street

HX12DG

King Cross Street

HX12EE

Ferguson Street

HX12LP

Brocklyn Yard

HX15SU

St James Street

HX36BJ

Jerwood Hill Road

HX36DW

Eldon Street

HX36EH

Woodside View

HX36EL

Woodside Road

HX36JF

Carmel Road

HX36LR

Beverley Place

HX36NQ

Brougham Terrace

HX19AH

Town

HX11LB

Crown Street

HX37SF

Westercroft Lane

HX15AN

Stead Street

HX12AZ

Harrison Road

HX11RW

Market Street

HX11BB

Commercial Street

HX11TA

Commercial Street

HX12BD

Trinity Place

HX12LZ

Clare Street

HX36BT

Salisbury Place

HX36HY

Robert Street North

HX36UF

Swales Moor Road

HX11UH

Broad Street

HX36HX

Iona Street

HX35WP

Dean Clough

HX37ES

Bradford Road

HX11BT

Old Cock Yard

HX11HA

George Street

HX36LY

Terrace Gardens

HX19DD

Town

HX35WD

Dean Clough

HX19TQ

Gaol Lane

HX19NE

Gaol Lane

HX11XZ

Waterhouse Street

HX15TW

Burdock Way

HX36US

Ploughcroft Lane

HX12PF

Gaol Lane

HX36QL

Boothtown Road

HX11RU

Woolshops

HX11YS

St James Road

HX12BA

Savile Road

HX12HX

Clare Road

Data Sources

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