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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

HX15DS

Chapeltown

HX12TY

Brassey Street

HX12HQ

Prescott Street

HX12QQ

St Johns Lane

HX12QW

Prescott Street

HX36AZ

Belgrave Avenue

HX36JN

Upper Range

HX15AX

Back Lord Street

HX11TP

Gaol Lane

HX19SF

Town

HX19AW

Gaol Lane

HX36XW

Godley Lane

HX11SN

Northgate

HX19SU

Town

HX19SD

Town

HX11AA

Gaol Lane

HX11HN

Commercial Street

HX15QE

Pellon Lane

HX15HW

Hopwood Lane

HX36BX

Belgrave Avenue

HX36EG

Bath Place

HX36FB

School Yard View

HX36LN

Chester Road

HX36PA

Simpson Street

HX36PU

Rawson Street North

HX37AQ

Lower Brea

HX11HB

Black Swan Passage

HX12SN

Hanover Street

HX12YB

Gaol Lane

HX11AJ

Town

HX36DF

Haley Hill

HX11YW

St James Road

HX12EB

Bull Green

HX35AQ

Dean Clough

HX19WL

Gaol Lane

HX11DY

Market Street

HX36AB

Charlestown Road

HX12WH

Gaol Lane

HX36LH

Claremount Road

HX12LL

Wellington Place

HX36EW

Lake View

HX36HQ

Woodlands Road

HX36JT

Lower Range

HX36NE

Boothtown Road

HX36TL

Douglas Street

HX15TR

Park

HX36DE

Haley Hill

HX19ZZ

Town

HX11UN

Northgate

HX11HJ

Alexandra Street

HX36XR

Horley Green Lane

HX12SE

Town

HX12BB

Windsor Street

HX19WN

Gaol Lane

HX36UW

Town

HX12LS

Union Street South

HX36AL

Claremount Road

HX36HJ

Woodlands Avenue

HX36HN

All Souls Road

HX36NU

Gordon Street

HX11AG

Bowling Dyke

HX12BH

Savile Glen

HX12BE

Blackwall

HX11UB

Northgate

HX11RD

Bank Bottom

HX11PW

Market Street

HX11LU

Fountain Street

HX11DS

Commercial Street

HX12ED

Bull Close Lane

HX12EG

Carlton Street

HX12EP

Swires Terrace

HX36DB

Range Lane

HX36DU

Sunny Bank Terrace

HX36TD

Old Lane

HX37UD

Lumbrook Close

HX38PH

Shibden Dene

HX11DU

Albion Street

HX30TA

Gaol Lane

HX11LH

Commercial Street

HX12SA

King Cross Street

HX12JE

Commercial Street

HX12JZ

New Road

HX15AB

Bull Green

HX36BY

Claremount Road

HX36DT

Laura Street

HX36HT

Woodlands Road

HX36LX

Chester Street

HX36TY

Pule Hill

HX39XY

The Russetts

HX37LA

Ing Head Gardens

HX19BS

Gaol Lane

HX15TU

Park

HX36AQ

Beacon Hill Road

HX35WQ

Dean Clough

HX12UT

Gaol Lane

HX36AR

Jerwood Hill Road

HX15TP

Park

HX15DT

Central Street

HX37DP

Bradford Road

HX11QD

Gaol Lane

Data Sources

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