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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

All postcodesin Park

HX15QN

Pellon Lane

HX14DS

Thomas Street South

HX15LY

Craven Court

HX14PQ

Pellon Lane

HX14JF

Westholme Road

HX14AA

Pellon Lane

HX13PP

Fenton Road

HX14ES

Kingston Drive

HX14RY

Wainman Street

HX13QD

Summer Street

HX13TG

Warley Road

HX15RX

Diamond Street

HX15EG

Craven Edge

HX13RP

Armitage Road

HX15NB

Acorn Street

HX14LZ

Gibbet Street

HX13PA

Lombard Street

HX14BQ

Wolseley Terrace

HX13TT

Ridings Business Park

HX14EN

Vincent Street

HX13UF

Surrey Street

HX14JW

Gibbet Street

HX13PZ

Bruce Street

HX13XN

Hermon Avenue

HX13XS

Park Place

HX14JT

Thrum Hall Lane

HX12TS

Park Road

HX15RU

Pellon Lane

HX15LE

Gibbet Street

HX13SG

Thornton Terrace

HX13NH

Constitutional Street

HX13XQ

Mayfield Mount

HX15PF

Hanson Lane

HX15EW

Milton Place

HX14DX

Soho Street

HX14PU

Tenby Terrace

HX15TY

Crossley Gardens

HX15LJ

Gladstone Road

HX15TL

Dene Place

HX14EY

Harrow Street

HX12TN

Stirling Street

HX14PY

Queens Road

HX14LY

Adelaide Street

HX14BP

West Street

HX14SB

Womersley Street

HX15UD

Stannary Place

HX13PQ

Dundas Street

HX13YQ

Kingsley Place

HX15QE

Pellon Lane

HX15JE

Gibbet Street

HX13NS

Queens Road

HX14HL

Hardwick Close

HX14HA

Upper Kingston

HX14BD

Wadsworth Street

HX13PW

Hornby Terrace

HX13SH

Dowker Street

HX14PX

Pellon Lane

HX15LD

Madni Close

HX13TY

Park

HX15NW

Albert Street

HX12HH

North Park

HX13QJ

Plum Street

HX14LU

Abbotts Terrace

HX13QE

Knight Street

HX15TT

Park

HX13RZ

Norman Street

HX14HS

Westbury Terrace

HX13XU

Thomas Street South

HX13XR

Warley Street

HX15PD

Bowman Place

HX13PL

Maple Street

HX15PS

Rose Terrace

HX15DQ

Back Clarence Street

HX15JL

Craven Mount

HX12TH

New Bond Street

HX14AN

Victor Terrace

HX13BE

King Cross Road

HX14LL

Kingsbury Place

HX13XF

Mayfield Gardens

HX14HP

Mile Cross Terrace

HX13XD

Lemington Avenue

HX14ET

Rose Street

HX14HU

West End

HX14LX

Leafland Street

HX13QZ

Stanley Road

HX27QA

Trimmingham Villas

HX15HQ

Pellon Lane Retail Park

HX14PR

Pellon Industrial Estate

HX15JS

Dombey Street

HX14JR

Gibbet Street

HX13RB

Dunkirk Terrace

HX14LQ

Eton Street

HX15JN

Francis Street

HX15BW

New Brunswick Street

HX13LR

Greycourt Close

HX13QA

Autumn Street

HX14LT

Gibbet Street

HX13XA

Parkinson Lane

HX15PN

Crossley Gardens

HX14PJ

Queens Road