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
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Horton Street
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Upper Kirkgate
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Charles Street
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Market Street
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Charlestown Road
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Town Hall Street East
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Portland Place
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Gaol Lane
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Gaol Lane
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Gaol Lane
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Bull Green
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Victoria Street
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Gaol Lane
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Range Bank
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Rookery Lane
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Range Lane
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Carmel Road
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Brougham Street
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Bowling Dyke
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Browning Avenue
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Boys Lane
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Holts Terrace
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Kings View
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Fairfax Crescent
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Brookfoot Lane
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Marsh Lane
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Law Lane
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Dean Clough
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Ashday Lane
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Fountain Street
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Barum Top
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Blackwall
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Gaol Lane
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Trinity Road
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Gaol Lane
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Gaol Lane
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Brewery Street
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Woodside Grove
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Beverley Terrace
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Brewery Street
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Chester Road
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Ripon Terrace
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West View
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Boothtown Road
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Broad Tree Road
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Andrew Close
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Cromwell Road
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Change Lane
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The Park Towngate
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Crown Street
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Black Swan Passage
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Church Street
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Charles Street
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Broad Street Plaza
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Clare Road
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Cadney Croft
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King Cross Street
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Chapeltown
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Salterhebble Hill
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Range Lane
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Boothtown Road
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Crown Road
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Boothtown Road
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Range Bank
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Beverley Place
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Boothtown Road
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Hall Street North
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Boothtown Road
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Oxford Lane
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Broadway
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Cain Lane
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Change Lane
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Gaol Lane
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Gaol Lane
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Gaol Lane
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Gaol Lane
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Alexandra Street
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Blackwall
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Bank Bottom
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Well Lane
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Cripplegate
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Coleridge Street
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Clare Street
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Discovery Road
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Arches Street
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Gaol Lane
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Dean Clough
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Chester Road
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Back Ripon Terrace
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Crown Road
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Canterbury Crescent
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Rawson Street North
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Back Spin Close
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Sedburgh Road
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Common Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.