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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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £184,998 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Illingworth and Mixenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£276,000£2,990
Flats2£110,000£2,056
Semi-Detached71£195,000£2,516
Terraced50£140,500£1,897

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

HX28XW

Lane Head Lane

HX28PF

Dodge Holme Drive

HX29HS

West Scausby Park

HX29EZ

Whitehill Crescent

HX29TJ

Holdsworth Road

HX28HE

Keighley Road

HX28RP

Stanningley Avenue

HX28PQ

Dodge Holme Gardens

HX28JE

Keighley Road

HX28HF

Keighley Road

HX29ES

Alloe Field Place

HX29SH

Tewit Green

HX29LJ

Heathmoor Park Road

HX28PL

Roper Gardens

HX28QJ

Calder Close

HX29JQ

Illingworth Close

HX29ND

Hawthorn Way

HX29AF

Spindle Street

HX29DQ

Royd Lane

HX29TE

Holdsworth Road

HX29QE

Riley Lane

HX29EP

Alloe Field View

HX28SL

Hollins Lane

HX28DW

Beechwood Villas

HX29NH

Hill Royd Close

HX29NP

Pavement Lane

HX29NJ

Keighley Road

HX29BX

Beechwood Close

HX29PS

Illingworth and Mixenden

HX28QA

Woodbrook Place

HX29TZ

Shay Lane

HX28SW

Clough Lane

HX29SW

Whitehill Green

HX28SY

Balkram Drive

HX29EY

Whitehill Drive

HX28RX

Sunnybank Road

HX28RB

Mixenden Road

HX29RL

Occupation Lane

HX28SU

Balkram Road

HX29XE

Bradshaw Lane

HX29DG

Keighley Close

HX29TU

Brow Lane

HX29AQ

Horners Buildings

HX29FA

West Byland

HX29UZ

Bradshaw Lane

HX29PD

Taylor Lane

HX29QH

Lindrick Walk

HX29TF

Holdsworth Road

HX28BW

Calder Close

HX29UX

New Grange View

HX28RT

Ash Tree Road

HX29SU

Moor Bottom Road

HX29SR

Moor Bottom Road

HX29SE

Tewit Close

HX28SG

Clough Lane

HX28PY

Woodbrook Road

HX29HD

Whitehill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.