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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

HX12SS

Gaol Lane

HX12ST

High Street

HX15BA

Gibbet Street

HX15QJ

Pellon Lane

HX19JR

Gaol Lane

HX19SA

Town

HX35AJ

Dean Clough

HX36NN

Beecher Street

HX11TS

Princess Street

HX11UG

Crossley Street

HX12EJ

Savile Row

HX12LG

Prescott Street

HX12LJ

Brussells Court

HX12TY

Brassey Street

HX15DS

Chapeltown

HX36DN

Ellen Royd Street

HX36LQ

Portland Road

HX36NG

Brougham Road

HX36UG

Bradford Old Road

HX36YR

Gaol Lane

HX37TY

Westercroft Lane

HX11RD

Bank Bottom

HX12HQ

Prescott Street

HX12QW

Prescott Street

HX15AX

Back Lord Street

HX19SF

Town

HX11HN

Commercial Street

HX11SN

Northgate

HX12QQ

St Johns Lane

HX15QE

Pellon Lane

HX19AW

Gaol Lane

HX19SD

Town

HX19SU

Town

HX36AZ

Belgrave Avenue

HX36JN

Upper Range

HX36XW

Godley Lane

HX11AJ

Town

HX11HB

Black Swan Passage

HX11YW

St James Road

HX12EB

Bull Green

HX12SN

Hanover Street

HX12YB

Gaol Lane

HX35AQ

Dean Clough

HX36DF

Haley Hill

HX36EG

Bath Place

HX36PA

Simpson Street

HX36PU

Rawson Street North

HX11DY

Market Street

HX15HW

Hopwood Lane

HX19WL

Gaol Lane

HX36AB

Charlestown Road

HX36BX

Belgrave Avenue

HX36FB

School Yard View

HX36LH

Claremount Road

HX36LN

Chester Road

HX37AQ

Lower Brea

HX11HJ

Alexandra Street

HX11UN

Northgate

HX12BB

Windsor Street

HX12LL

Wellington Place

HX12SE

Town

HX19WN

Gaol Lane

HX19ZZ

Town

HX36HQ

Woodlands Road

HX36NE

Boothtown Road

HX36UW

Town

HX36XR

Horley Green Lane

HX15TR

Park

HX36DE

Haley Hill

HX36EW

Lake View

HX36JT

Lower Range

HX36TL

Douglas Street

HX11AG

Bowling Dyke

HX36HJ

Woodlands Avenue

HX36NU

Gordon Street

HX11DU

Albion Street

HX11LH

Commercial Street

HX12LS

Union Street South

HX12SA

King Cross Street

HX30TA

Gaol Lane

HX36AL

Claremount Road

HX36HN

All Souls Road

HX12UT

Gaol Lane

HX15TP

Park

HX15TU

Park

HX19BS

Gaol Lane

HX36AQ

Beacon Hill Road

HX36AR

Jerwood Hill Road

HX37LA

Ing Head Gardens

HX39XY

The Russetts

HX11QD

Gaol Lane

HX11YH

Akroyd Place

HX12JE

Commercial Street

HX12JZ

New Road

HX15AB

Bull Green

HX15DT

Central Street

HX19RB

Town

HX36BY

Claremount Road

HX36DT

Laura Street

HX36HT

Woodlands Road

Data Sources

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