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About

Park ward covers a residential area on the western edge of Halifax town centre, characterised by its steep topography and mix of housing. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Parkinson Lane and part of King Cross, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The terrain slopes significantly towards the town centre, offering views across the Calder Valley.

The area is home to the Park ward Community Centre, a local hub for activities. A notable local landmark is the former Mount Zion chapel, a distinctive stone building that reflects the area's historical development. The ward provides direct access to Halifax's central retail and transport links, while maintaining its own separate residential identity.

Area overview

On average Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 292 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Park is £39,185 per year. There are 4 schools in Park: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Park is home to around 15,699 people, with a population density of about 7,081.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
292
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park Population
15,699
Population density
7,081.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
143.77(+225%)
Public order
40.38(+357%)
Shoplifting
34.65(+296%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.82(+137%)
Drugs
24.33(+578%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
10,080
64.2%
British
2,617
16.67%
Other White
566
3.6%
Other
453
2.89%
Bangladeshi
430
2.74%
Total population: 15,701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,875
34.1%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,375
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,562
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,508
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,291
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 11,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,434
29.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,271
25.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,064
21.69%
Other social rented
728
14.84%
Other forms of private rent
217
4.42%
Total households: 4,906

Property prices in Park

Median price£100,000
Price per sq ft£112
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £138K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £112 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£235,000£260
Semi-Detached4£115,000£142
Terraced65£100,000£112
Flats3£52,000£100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,000£62,000
2017£93,500£60,500
2018£77,000£95,000£65,000
2019£82,950£110,000£62,000
2020£76,500£77,500£65,000
2021£115,000£73,000
2022£52,750£225,000£80,000
2023£182,000£95,000£76,250
2024£182,000£160,000£85,000
2025£45,000£65,000£82,750
2026£76,000£160,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£74
2017£110£70
2018£158£110£64
2019£148£111£76
2020£127£109£75
2021£148£80
2022£108£124£92
2023£318£121£90
2024£315£154£101
2025£93£89£100
2026£107£174£121
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Park ward.

Local councillors

Shakir Saghir

Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Workers Party of Britain

Frequently asked questions about Park

Is Park safe?

Park records about 292 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Park?

The median sale price in Park is £100,000 (about £112 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Park?

Park has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Park?

Park scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Park sits around rank 1,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Park?

The average household income in Park is around £39,185 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Park?

Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: Shakir Saghir (Workers Party of Britain).

All postcodesin Park

HX12TU

King Cross Road

HX14LD

Grove Street South

HX13SX

Granny Hill Terrace

HX15JX

Preston Place

HX14PZ

Pellon Lane

HX14DN

Rose Street

HX15SX

Richmond Street

HX15NP

Crossley Gardens

HX13QB

Winter Street

HX14SE

Ryburn Terrace

HX13TN

West End Road

HX14AB

Park

HX13XP

Holly Grove

HX13NU

West Royd Avenue

HX15LN

Milton Terrace

HX13QX

Lynwood Crescent

HX14PL

Battinson Road

HX35AT

Lee Bridge

HX14LE

Arundel Street

HX13PU

Pohlman Street

HX27PS

Plane Tree Nest Lane

HX13BG

Haugh Shaw Road

HX15TX

Crossley Gardens

HX14NR

Burlington Street

HX15BT

Chatham Street

HX15ER

Hopwood Lane

HX13RA

Parkinson Lane

HX27PY

Bubwith Grove

HX13PE

Leadenhall Street

HX13QN

Clifton Avenue

HX15EF

Clarendon Place

HX13QS

Chestnut Street

HX15RF

Shroggs Vue Terrace

HX14NJ

Queens Road

HX15LG

Grosvenor Terrace

HX15ED

Rose Street

HX14EG

Pavilion Close

HX13XX

Hammond Street

HX14HN

Mile Cross Road

HX15JJ

Allerton Place

HX13YJ

Francis Street

HX15JZ

Lister Lane

HX13UW

Parkinson Lane

HX13QY

Dunkirk Lane

HX13XY

Queens Road

HX14HH

Unity Terrace

HX13TD

Dunkirk Street

HX14LN

Queens Road

HX13PN

Belfast Street

HX13UA

Pear Street

HX13QP

Exmoor Street

HX13LW

King Cross Road

HX15FA

Park

HX15NU

Hanson Lane

HX13TQ

Tyson Street

HX15RR

Penn Street

HX13UJ

Mile Cross Gardens

HX15RS

Angel Road

HX15LL

Cromwell Terrace

HX14BB

Haigh Street

HX14RX

Clay Street

HX15DH

Clarence Street

HX15BH

Bedford Street North

HX15JW

Gibbet Street

HX13JP

King Cross Road

HX27PW

Stoodley Terrace

HX14DF

Park Dene

HX13ND

Aachen Way

HX14NS

Queens Road

HX13PJ

Carrholme Court

HX14HQ

Rhondda Place

HX14DR

Hammond Street

HX13YD

Vickerman Street

HX15EP

Milner Street

HX13XL

Parkinson Lane

HX13PH

Thorn Tree Street

HX14DT

Conway Street

HX27PQ

Eversley Lodge

HX13PD

Moorgate Street

HX13BJ

Parkinson Lane

HX14NP

Alfred Street

HX13UZ

Francis Street

HX14NG

Luton Street

HX13UQ

Gibraltar

HX15RZ

Plymouth Grove

HX14AZ

Battinson Road

HX14JU

Ashbourne Grove

HX14JX

Gibbet Street

HX14JL

Ashbourne Grove

HX13TZ

Wallace Street

HX15DE

Rhodes Street

HX13PR

Burleigh Street

HX15PQ

Acorn Street

HX15RJ

Pellon Lane

HX11EB

King Cross Road

HX12TP

Kings Court

HX13YA

Hopwood Lane

HX13LS

West Royd Villas

HX13SU

Warley Road

HX15PR

Battinson Road