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About

King Cross sits on the western edge of Halifax, characterised by its mix of residential streets and local commercial activity. The area is primarily residential, with terraced housing and larger detached homes spread across its hillside streets. Its main road serves as a local hub with shops, takeaways, and essential services for the community.

A notable landmark is the distinctive King Cross Lending Library, a Carnegie library built in the early 20th century with a prominent domed tower. The area's layout reflects its position, with roads leading towards the open moorland of the Pennine foothills to the west, offering views across the Calder Valley.

Area overview

On average King Cross has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in King Cross is £45,901 per year. There are 2 schools in King Cross: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). King Cross is home to around 6,544 people, with a population density of about 10,041.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

King Cross Population
6,544
Population density
10,041.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.17(+25%)
Public order
8.56(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.64(-47%)
Drugs
6.27(+75%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,161
63.58%
British
1,397
21.35%
Other White
218
3.33%
Other
169
2.58%
Other Asian
165
2.52%
Total population: 6,544

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,504
31.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,019
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
724
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
621
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 4,713

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
666
31.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
626
29.25%
Owns with a mortgage
572
26.73%
Other social rented
143
6.68%
Other forms of private rent
96
4.49%
Total households: 2,140

Property prices in King Cross

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 in King Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,800 up to £235,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for King Cross 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 King Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£235,000£2,798
Semi-Detached1£70,000£1,186
Terraced45£105,000£1,210

10 years median price trend in King Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King Cross.

All postcodes in King Cross

HX13PA

Lombard Street

HX14ER

Westholme Road

HX27HD

Darcey Hey Lane

HX13PU

Pohlman Street

HX13TW

Warley Road

HX14LG

Harrow Street

HX13XY

Queens Road

HX14LL

Kingsbury Place

HX13UE

Essex Street

HX13QQ

Parkinson Lane

HX13NU

West Royd Avenue

HX13SL

Fenton Road

HX13JP

King Cross Road

HX13RB

Dunkirk Terrace

HX14DT

Conway Street

HX27PJ

Hill Top

HX13RD

Parkinson Lane

HX13XD

Lemington Avenue

HX13QY

Dunkirk Lane

HX27PR

Plane Tree Nest

HX13BJ

Parkinson Lane

HX13YH

Westfield Place

HX13NP

The Cloisters

HX13YL

Kingston Close

HX13RU

Wilson Road

HX13RS

St Pauls Road

HX13PB

Cannon Street

HX14EY

Harrow Street

HX13PG

Damson Place

HX13SJ

Cromer Street

HX13QE

Knight Street

HX13QA

Autumn Street

HX27PY

Bubwith Grove

HX13YN

Kingston Court

HX13SX

Granny Hill Terrace

HX13XE

Mayfield Avenue

HX13PF

Thorn Tree Street

HX13PS

Raleigh Street

HX13TF

Dunkirk Crescent

HX13XQ

Mayfield Mount

HX13SS

Wainhouse Road

HX13PT

Hornby Street

HX13QD

Summer Street

HX13PX

Highfield Place

HX13PP

Fenton Road

HX13RA

Parkinson Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.