Town ward is located in the heart of Calderdale, covering central areas of Halifax. It includes key landmarks such as Halifax Town Hall, Piece Hall, and the Halifax Minster. The ward is a mix of commercial and residential spaces, with busy streets and historic architecture.
The area has good transport links, including Halifax railway station and major bus routes. Green spaces like People’s Park provide recreational areas. Town ward is a hub for shopping, culture, and local services, with a range of independent and chain businesses. The population is varied, with a blend of long-term residents and newcomers.
On average Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 285 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Town is £31,742 per year. There are 5 schools in Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £97,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £125,000 |
10 years price trend in Town
HX11AH
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX39FS
Southowram & Siddal
HX11TD
Commercial Street
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Broad Street Plaza
HX11XR
Gaol Lane
HX11XX
Waterhouse Street
HX15DD
Mount Street
HX15HL
Back Lord Street
HX19SN
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX30QA
Huddersfield Road
HX30QR
Brookwater Close
HX36DY
Randolph Street
HX36LF
Church Side Drive
HX39LT
Hebble View
HX39TL
School Lane
HX39TT
Binns Top Lane
HX39XW
Bailey Hall View
HX11RB
Church Street
HX11PW
Market Street
HX11TQ
Cheapside
HX11UZ
Cross Street
HX12DF
Gaukroger Lane
HX12ED
Ferguson Street
HX12QH
Pine Street
HX12SB
Carlton Place
HX19SW
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX19WE
Gaol Lane
HX19YQ
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX35AX
Bowling Dyke
HX36LB
Bowling Dyke
HX39AJ
Holts Terrace
HX39EB
Backhold Avenue
HX39HG
Berry Lane
HX39JE
Albany Street
HX39NQ
Bank Top
HX39NT
Bankfield Gardens
HX39TJ
Cromwell View
HX12YT
Shaw Hill
HX19YU
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX11UF
Crossley Street
HX12AA
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX11DJ
Market Street
HX11PB
Albion Street
HX11QH
Berwick Street
HX11TW
Crown Street
HX12HZ
Clare Road
HX12LY
Discovery Road
HX15AG
Back Lord Street
HX19QF
Gaol Lane
HX35FD
Dean Clough
HX36DL
Ellen Royd Street
HX36ED
All Souls' Road
HX39BE
Dyson Place
HX39BD
Ashgrove Avenue
HX39HR
Siddal New Road
HX39JX
Bottoms
HX39RL
Ashday Lane
HX39RB
South View
HX12BE
Blackwall
HX12QF
Cadney Croft
HX15HJ
Boyne Street
HX30QE
Salterhebble Hill
HX36EU
Boothtown Road
HX36PZ
Cathcart Street
HX39AL
Holts Terrace
HX39NP
Bank Top
HX39NS
Marsh Lane
HX39PT
Blaithroyd Lane
HX39PY
Crossleys Road
HX39ST
Change Lane
HX39TR
Ashday Lane
HX39XP
Bailey Hall View
HX11LU
Fountain Street
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Coalpit Lane
HX11DR
Commercial Street
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Alexandra Street
HX11YA
Broad Street
HX12DP
Prescott Street
HX12TE
South Street
HX19SY
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX19XW
Gaol Lane
HX35WB
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36DB
Range Lane
HX36DZ
Poplar Street
HX36HD
Woodlands Road
HX36HP
Woodlands Grove
HX36HS
Boothtown Road
HX36LU
Chester Place
HX36TF
Dean Clough
HX39AN
Hadassah Street
HX39DR
Backhold Lane
HX39DY
Backhold Avenue
HX39ER
Back Spin Close
HX39FG
Fairfax Crescent
HX39JN
Whitegate
HX39PU
Bank Top
HX39UH
Withinfield Court
HX59YS
Gaol Lane
HX11AD
Commercial Street
HX11BP
Commercial Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.