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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

HX11LW

Fountain Street

HX36NP

Fern Street

HX36TY

Pule Hill

HX36AW

Claremount Road

HX36NN

Beecher Street

HX11TS

Princess Street

HX36LR

Beverley Place

HX11UN

Northgate

HX11JN

Silver Street

HX36AH

Godley Road

HX11QZ

School Street

HX11DZ

Market Street

HX35WB

Town

HX36UF

Swales Moor Road

HX12DG

King Cross Street

HX36UE

Queensbury Road

HX36DZ

Poplar Street

HX36NW

Brier Street

HX36BG

Belgrave Drive

HX15EY

Town

HX36HW

Range Gardens

HX11LH

Commercial Street

HX11SR

King Street

HX12QZ

Skircoat Road

HX36PF

Claremount Road

HX36LE

Church Side Close

HX11TA

Commercial Street

HX12AL

Carlton Street

HX12WN

Gaol Lane

HX36PJ

Grantham Place

HX12LP

Brocklyn Yard

HX36EL

Woodside Road

HX36AP

Bell Street

HX11SP

Mulcture Hall Road

HX12JQ

Portland Place

HX37UD

Lumbrook Close

HX15BD

Hall Street

HX36BB

Belgrave Park

HX19SB

Town

HX11WU

Gaol Lane

HX36AE

Garden Street North

HX19SY

Town

HX11NA

Causeway

HX12LH

New Road

HX11TQ

Cheapside

HX12DB

Old Bell Court

HX12QA

Prescott Street

HX15DJ

Lewis Street

HX39XP

Baldwin Terrace

HX15AY

Hall Street

HX35AH

Dean Clough

HX36DW

Eldon Street

HX35DB

Town

HX15QJ

Pellon Lane

HX11PR

Union Street

HX37AQ

Lower Brea

HX36UQ

High Sunderland Lane

HX36HY

Robert Street North

HX36DP

Lytton Street

HX11YW

St James Road

HX11XE

Gaol Lane

HX36PD

Boothtown Road

HX36PA

Simpson Street

HX12GX

Oxford Road

HX15AN

Stead Street

HX11DL

Southgate

HX12BA

Savile Road

HX36TP

Lumb Lane

HX11UG

Crossley Street

HX11AA

Gaol Lane

HX29AX

Shay Lane

HX36DS

Ada Street

HX19TL

Gaol Lane

HX19SQ

Town

HX15DS

Chapeltown

HX12JZ

New Road

HX36BA

Belgrave Gardens

HX12QW

Prescott Street

HX36TR

Mill Lane

HX19SZ

Wesley Court

HX36NU

Gordon Street

HX36HL

Woodlands View

HX11UH

Broad Street

HX11JB

Crown Street

HX12AZ

Harrison Road

HX11UU

Town Hall Street East

HX15DR

Chapeltown

HX27DP

Gaol Lane

HX11XZ

Waterhouse Street

HX19SL

Town

HX36ED

Haley Hill

HX36NH

Iona Street

HX19SU

Town

HX15TW

Burdock Way

HX11DH

Town

HX11AF

Blackledge

HX36AB

Charlestown Road

HX11LN

Powell Street

HX15TT

Park

HX36TL

Douglas Street

Data Sources

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