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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

HX11RL

Old Market

HX36JH

Royd Place

HX11XF

Northgate

HX15DT

Central Street

HX11HS

Silver Street

HX12WU

Gaol Lane

HX36UG

Bradford Old Road

HX36UJ

Lee Lane

HX11YN

Broad Street Plaza

HX12QR

Blackwall

HX36BE

Belgrave Mount

HX11YA

Broad Street

HX12DQ

Savile Crescent

HX36DJ

Range Court

HX36LU

Chester Place

HX11UR

Northgate

HX11QS

Upper Kirkgate

HX12SE

Town

HX11NH

Rawson Street

HX36BT

Salisbury Place

HX11TJ

Old Market

HX19GL

Gaol Lane

HX36LG

Prospect Street

HX36TA

Broad Tree Road

HX36EG

Bath Place

HX36FB

School Yard View

HX15TP

Park

HX11UJ

Broad Street Plaza

HX11TT

Crown Street

HX36TD

Old Lane

HX36BL

Jerwood Hill Close

HX36HX

Iona Street

HX36TW

Boothtown Road

HX15HL

Boyne Street

HX19WL

Gaol Lane

HX36LZ

York Terrace

HX36PX

Old Lane

HX36DD

Old Schools Gardens

HX36BD

Belgrave Grove

HX15AB

Bull Green

HX12EF

Bull Close Lane

HX36NB

Salisbury Terrace

HX36XW

Godley Lane

HX36DR

All Souls Road

HX35WG

Dean Clough

HX37DP

Bradford Road

HX36XP

Shibden Fold

HX11SA

Winding Road

HX36EQ

Woodside Place

HX36NG

Brougham Road

HX11DE

Wards End

HX19YL

Town

HX19SF

Town

HX11DS

Commercial Street

HX12RZ

Bull Green

HX36LT

Chester Terrace

HX15TU

Park

HX36EF

Woodside Grove

HX15QE

Pellon Lane

HX36LQ

Portland Road

HX11XB

Cross Street

HX11PW

Market Street

HX12BD

Trinity Place

HX19UD

Gaol Lane

HX11AJ

Town

HX12LN

Wellington Place

HX36UL

Hall Street North

HX12LR

Prescott Street

HX11AG

Bowling Dyke

HX36LX

Chester Street

HX36AY

Webbs Terrace

HX36DT

Laura Street

HX36BX

Belgrave Avenue

HX36HH

Brewery Street

HX12TY

Brassey Street

HX19SX

Town

HX12BE

Blackwall

HX39YH

Gaol Lane

HX19SS

Town

HX12EW

Vine Terrace

HX11PD

Market Street

HX11QW

Charles Street

HX36ES

New Town

HX37SF

Westercroft Lane

HX11LB

Crown Street

HX12EA

Brassey Street

HX37AG

Leeds Road

HX15BA

Gibbet Street

HX11UX

Broad Street

HX11NT

Southgate

HX36UA

Pule Green Lane

HX11QE

Horton Street

HX12AD

Carlton Terrace

HX11PB

Market Street

HX36DU

Sunny Bank Terrace

HX36DX

All Souls Terrace

HX12DJ

Regent Street

HX36HJ

Woodlands Avenue

HX36HP

Woodlands Grove

HX36JR

Range Bank

Data Sources

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