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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 143 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
143
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
70.79(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.49(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.91(+85%)
Public order
14.4(+63%)
Shoplifting
11.37(+30%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Illingworth and Mixenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £640,000.

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
Semi-Detached74£195,000
Detached14£282,998
Flats2£110,000
Terraced52£139,000

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

HX29DX

Eastwood Grove

HX29UR

Scausby Mansions

HX28WJ

River View

HX28RS

Ash Tree Gardens

HX29BW

Newfields Court

HX29RJ

Tewit Hall Gardens

HX28RN

Clough Place

HX29LU

Heathmoor Mount

HX29JL

Field Head Lane

HX29DD

Watkinson Avenue

HX28SS

Clough Lane

HX28HG

Mason Green

HX28SQ

Clough Lane

HX29QA

Hill View

HX29QP

Popples

HX29AD

Shay Lane

HX29QS

School Close

HX29BB

Shay Lane

HX28XX

Causeway Foot

HX28HA

Keighley Road

HX29UW

South Cliffe

HX29UL

Highlands Park

HX29RQ

Mozeley Drive

HX29HF

Fairlands Close

HX29RE

Alpine Close

HX29DT

Eastwood Avenue

HX28PG

Dodge Holme Road

HX28UE

Jumples

HX28SP

Hambleton Drive

HX29PA

Bradshaw Lane

HX29WA

Cherry Tree Mews

HX28QB

Woodbrook Close

HX28XL

Stod Fold

HX29LP

Heathmoor Park Road

HX29HR

Green Lane

HX29TR

Ambler Grove

HX29RT

Illingworth Avenue

HX28XB

Keighley Road

HX29AJ

Burton Street

HX29HB

Whitehill Cottages

HX29PB

Cow Hill Gate Lane

HX28XJ

Whitegate

HX29QB

Valley View

HX29EJ

Illingworth Road

HX29XG

Elder Lea

HX28NS

Jumples Court

HX29RG

Mozeley Drive

HX29SQ

Popples Drive

HX29NS

Soil Hill

HX29BJ

Heathmoor Park Road

HX29NG

Cobblestones Drive

HX29DP

Keighley Road

HX29RF

Primary Close

HX29JA

Green Way

HX28XH

Field Head

HX28XN

Lane Head Lane

HX29NB

Hazel Drive

HX28PJ

Roper Green

HX29EL

Moss Lane

HX29XH

Illingworth Road

HX28TE

Brow Bottom Lane

HX29DS

Natty Lane

HX29DJ

Natty Fields Close

HX29XL

Round Hill Close

HX29LX

Field Head Way

HX29BS

Beechwood Road

HX28RU

Ash Tree Road

HX29TG

Holdsworth Road

HX28QF

Mixenden Road

HX29RN

Alder Grove

HX29TH

Holdsworth Road

HX28XU

Jane Green

HX29ED

Illingworth Gardens

HX29UH

Whitehill Road

HX28QN

Mixenden Road

HX29TP

Illingworth and Mixenden

HX36SU

Brow Lane

HX28UL

Hays Lane

HX28SN

Clough Lane

HX29LS

Heathmoor Close

HX28SX

Balkram Road

BD131LY

Perseverance Road

HX29EH

Illingworth Road

HX29RH

Occupation Lane

HX29XJ

Round Hill

HX28YA

Back Lane

HX28RG

Seed Hill Terrace

HX36SG

Blackmires

HX29BL

Selby

HX28SB

Moins Close

HX29LW

Rose Heath

HX29HE

Summerfield Court

HX28XT

Keighley Road

HX29BQ

The Sycamores

HX29RZ

Birkdale Grove

HX28XE

Park Lane Ends

HX29SA

Tewit Gardens

HX29QF

Riley Lane

HX29QG

Lindrick Way

HX29SB

Tewit Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.