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Illingworth and Mixenden

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About

Illingworth and Mixenden form a residential ward situated on the northwestern outskirts of Halifax. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and terraced homes, set against a backdrop of elevated moorland. It is a primarily residential community with local shopping parades serving daily needs. The topography slopes noticeably, offering views across the Calder Valley from its higher points.

A distinctive local landmark is the Mixenden Reservoir, a large body of water surrounded by accessible footpaths. The area is directly adjacent to open Pennine moorland, with trails leading from the estates into the countryside. Illingworth contains a community church and several small parks, providing focal points within the neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Illingworth and Mixenden has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Illingworth and Mixenden is £43,928 per year. There are 7 schools in Illingworth and Mixenden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Illingworth and Mixenden is home to around 12,573 people, with a population density of about 823.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Illingworth and Mixenden Population
12,573
Population density
823.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.42(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.47(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.38(+93%)
Public order
13.76(+53%)
Shoplifting
12.88(+49%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,840
94.19%
Other White
207
1.65%
Irish
106
0.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
80
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
73
0.58%
Total population: 12,571

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,333
23.42%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,062
20.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,846
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,649
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,072
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 9,963

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,732
32.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,571
29.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
782
14.51%
Other social rented
691
12.82%
Social rents from council
463
8.59%
Total households: 5,391

Property prices in Illingworth and Mixenden

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Illingworth and Mixenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £482,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Illingworth and Mixenden 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 Illingworth and Mixenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£310,000
Flats2£119,000
Semi-Detached65£195,000
Terraced46£142,750

10 years median price trend in Illingworth and Mixenden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Illingworth and Mixenden.

All postcodes in Illingworth and Mixenden

HX28XR

Union Lane

HX28SE

Mill Lane

HX29DN

Keighley Road

HX29PB

Cow Hill Gate Lane

HX29RX

Illingworth Road

HX29XB

Bradshaw Lane

HX28BW

Calder Close

HX28HG

Mason Green

HX28SG

Clough Lane

HX29AH

Stanley Street North

HX29HT

Bradshaw View

HX29JX

Byland

HX29QS

School Close

HX29UN

Heathy Lane

HX28BT

Ivy Lane

HX29AS

Beechwood Drive

HX29BD

Holmfield Gardens

HX29BW

Newfields Court

HX29BZ

Watkinson Road

HX36SU

Brow Lane

HX28JE

Keighley Road

HX28XN

Lane Head Lane

HX29DB

Watkinson Road

HX29HS

West Scausby Park

HX29HU

Moor Top Gardens

HX29LP

Heathmoor Park Road

HX29LU

Heathmoor Mount

HX29UT

St Johns Cross

HX28SN

Clough Lane

HX29DX

Eastwood Grove

HX29EE

Sturton Grove

HX29PH

Ned Hill Road

HX29QJ

School Lane

HX29SN

Trinity Close

HX28QN

Mixenden Road

HX28SY

Balkram Drive

HX28TD

Hambleton Drive

HX28XU

Jane Green

HX29AA

Blackmires

HX29BJ

Heathmoor Park Road

HX29EF

Littlemoor Road

HX29EZ

Whitehill Crescent

HX29HX

Green Lane

HX29PY

Valley Grove

HX29SW

Whitehill Green

HX29UD

Whitehill Road

HX28PD

Dodge Holme Road

HX28XQ

Lower Brockholes

HX29DQ

Royd Lane

HX29JJ

Pavement Lane

HX29NU

Syke Lane

HX29PZ

The Fairway

HX29SE

Tewit Close

HX29WA

Cherry Tree Mews

HX28RQ

Mixenden Stones

HX28RS

Ash Tree Gardens

HX28UE

Jumples

HX29AG

Shay Lane

HX29DP

Keighley Road

HX29EN

Illingworth Road

HX29QL

Wentworth Drive

HX28PQ

Dodge Holme Gardens

HX28SB

Moins Close

HX28TG

Riverwood Close

HX29EQ

Littlemoor Gardens

HX29JH

Illingworth Avenue

HX28QL

Mixenden Road

HX28WE

Meadow Brook

HX29BT

Beechwood Road

HX29ES

Alloe Field Place

HX29LZ

Withens Hill Croft

HX28XZ

Ogden Lane

HX29AN

Baker Street North

HX29AQ

Horners Buildings

HX29PG

Coal Lane

HX29RT

Illingworth Avenue

HX28BP

Union Lane

HX28HF

Keighley Road

HX28PY

Woodbrook Road

HX28SJ

Stanningley Green

HX29BQ

The Sycamores

HX29EG

Littlemoor Road

HX29NT

Soil Hill

HX29PX

Valley Way

HX29RG

Mozeley Drive

HX29XL

Round Hill Close

HX28BZ

Clough Lane

HX28SR

Hambleton Crescent

HX28UH

Mill Lane

HX28XY

Greyshaw Syke

HX29NP

Pavement Lane

HX29NX

Ned Hill Road

HX29SJ

Whitley Drive

HX29SZ

Holdsworth Road

HX28WJ

River View

HX29HF

Fairlands Close

HX29LW

Rose Heath

HX29TJ

Holdsworth Road

HX29UA

Bradshaw Lane

HX29XN

Lynton Grove

Data Sources

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