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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. The median sale price in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £140,000 (around £171 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £176,250. There are 2 schools in Central Halifax & Boothtown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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: £171
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £110K – £176K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Central Halifax & Boothtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 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-Detached6£180,000£250
Terraced54£135,100£167
Flats21£105,000£163

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£75,000£180,000£133,500
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£155
2026£187£111£263£158
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.

All postcodesin Central Halifax & Boothtown

HX35WP

Dean Clough

HX19TF

Gaol Lane

HX12HY

Clare Road

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

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

HX12JD

St Johns Lane

HX39XA

Shibden Hall Road