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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 418 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
418
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
190.25(+337%)
Public order
65.85(+634%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.49(+267%)
Shoplifting
46.34(+437%)
Drugs
34(+891%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Central Halifax & Boothtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £490,000.

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
Detached9£230,000
Flats19£90,000
Semi-Detached16£169,000
Terraced54£125,500

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

HX36JF

Carmel Road

HX11BT

Old Cock Yard

HX11TA

Commercial Street

HX35WP

Dean Clough

HX36BT

Salisbury Place

HX36HX

Iona Street

HX37ES

Bradford Road

HX11HA

George Street

HX19DD

Town

HX19TQ

Gaol Lane

HX35WD

Dean Clough

HX11UB

Northgate

HX11XZ

Waterhouse Street

HX12PF

Gaol Lane

HX15TW

Burdock Way

HX19NE

Gaol Lane

HX36LY

Terrace Gardens

HX36QL

Boothtown Road

HX36US

Ploughcroft Lane

HX11RU

Woolshops

HX12BA

Savile Road

HX12TA

West Parade

HX19SS

Town

HX19SZ

Wesley Court

HX36DP

Lytton Street

HX36EN

Woodside Mount

HX36TZ

Deans Terrace

HX37UR

Howes Lane

HX15BE

Pellon Lane

HX11YS

St James Road

HX12AP

Cadney Croft

HX12HX

Clare Road

HX19SQ

Town

HX19YL

Town

HX36HR

Woodlands Mount

HX37AG

Leeds Road

HX37XA

Shibden Hall Road

HX11QY

Church Street

HX11UP

Town Hall Street East

HX12EH

Balmoral Place

HX15UB

Stannary Place

HX36AX

Horley Green Road

HX36LG

Prospect Street

HX36LJ

Claremount Road

HX36QA

Boothtown Road

HX11PU

Horton Street

HX11QZ

School Street

HX35WL

Town

HX36AJ

Northowram and Shelf

HX36BA

Belgrave Gardens

HX36TG

Woodfield Cottages

HX36UL

Hall Street North

HX11NA

Causeway

HX12AD

Carlton Terrace

HX19SE

Town

HX19SG

Town

HX36BQ

Belgrave Crescent

HX36HU

Claremount Terrace

HX11RL

Old Market

HX11YQ

North Parade

HX12QA

Prescott Street

HX15AE

Lord Street

HX15DR

Chapeltown

HX36BH

Belgrave Close

HX11NX

Russell Street

HX11PR

Union Street

HX15HN

Bland Street

HX27DP

Gaol Lane

HX36LD

The Arches

HX36RA

Shay Lane

HX11PE

Broad Street

HX11QE

Horton Street

HX12EL

Brassey Street

HX15EY

Town

HX19WA

Gaol Lane

HX36BL

Jerwood Hill Close

HX36HL

Woodlands View

HX36LT

Chester Terrace

HX11JF

Cow Green

HX11TJ

Old Market

HX12AF

Harrison Road

HX12AQ

Back Ferguson Street

HX15AY

Hall Street

HX36DJ

Range Court

HX36DX

All Souls Terrace

HX36TN

Mill Lane

HX36UA

Pule Green Lane

HX11RJ

Square

HX11SR

King Street

HX12EF

Bull Close Lane

HX12EN

Savile Park Road

HX12RZ

Bull Green

HX19WU

Gaol Lane

HX36EQ

Woodside Place

HX36JJ

Thorn View

HX36LZ

York Terrace

HX36UX

Swales Moor Road

HX11XE

Gaol Lane

HX12EA

Brassey Street

HX12LW

Industrial Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.