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About

Town ward occupies the centre of Halifax, functioning as the civic and commercial core of Calderdale. The area is dominated by administrative buildings and retail spaces, with the Piece Hall as a prominent historic structure originally built for cloth trading. Streets are arranged in a mix of Victorian architecture and modern developments, housing the central library and borough market.

The ward includes the Halifax Minster and stretches up to the Beacon Hill area, providing views across the town. Public transport hubs are concentrated here, facilitating movement throughout the borough. The area's layout reflects its long-standing role as a focal point for local governance, business, and public services in the region.

Area overview

On average Town has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 357 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 per household in Town is £41,085 per year. There are 5 schools in Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town is home to around 12,377 people, with a population density of about 1,395.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
357
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Population
12,377
Population density
1,395.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
171.69(+288%)
Public order
50.25(+469%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.96(+243%)
Shoplifting
32.48(+271%)
Drugs
28.6(+697%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,676
86.26%
Other White
550
4.44%
Indian
327
2.64%
Pakistani
167
1.35%
Other
102
0.82%
Total population: 12,377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,619
25.51%
No qualifications
2,300
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,761
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,471
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,104
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 10,268

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,665
26.4%
Owns outright
1,558
24.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,475
23.39%
Other social rented
1,027
16.28%
Social rents from council
391
6.2%
Total households: 6,307

Property prices in Town

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£317,500
Flats25£100,000
Semi-Detached38£166,250
Terraced104£130,250

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

HX39GY

Jubilee Street

HX39JJ

High Grove Lane

HX39QG

Howgate Hill

HX39TH

Chapel Lane

HX39UD

Long Lane

HX39DZ

The Bungalows

HX15SR

Chapeltown

HX11NL

Barum Top

HX36LP

Beverley Terrace

HX36NF

Brougham Street

HX36NL

Fernfield Terrace

HX39DA

Barker Close

HX39DQ

Cinderhills Lane

HX39TF

Whitley Lane

HX39DP

Town

HX38YQ

Gaol Lane

HX12RU

Gaol Lane

HX12NA

Gaukroger Lane

HX11HX

Cow Green

HX19YY

Town

HX11AE

Gills Court

HX11TH

Corn Market

HX12SY

Arches Street

HX35QN

Old Lane

HX36PG

West View

HX39EQ

Chevinedge Crescent

HX39EY

Phoebe Lane

HX39HP

Bennett Street

HX39PL

Battinson Street

HX19SL

Town

HX11BE

Alexandra Street

HX12XU

Gaol Lane

HX36PX

Old Lane

HX19AL

Town

HX12LA

Union Street South

HX19YZ

Town

HX11BW

Commercial Street

HX12QZ

Skircoat Road

HX11HU

Central Street

HX11UQ

Waterhouse Street

HX11UX

Broad Street

HX12QN

Portland Place

HX12SR

Kent Street

HX36PB

Butlers View

HX39AS

Phoebe Lane

HX39BG

Ashgrove Place

HX39EP

Blackberry Way

HX39JG

Bennett Street

HX39LQ

Upper Exley

HX39NH

Higgin Lane

HX39PD

Bank Top

HX39RS

Annes Court

HX19TL

Gaol Lane

HX11RE

Blackledge

HX19YD

Town

HX19GL

Gaol Lane

HX11LJ

Powell Street

HX12JR

Clare Road

HX11WD

Broad Street

HX19US

Gaol Lane

HX36DG

Range Lane

HX39EX

Haigh Lane

HX36EP

Lake View

HX11DZ

Market Street

HX11DL

Southgate

HX11HS

Silver Street

HX11NT

Southgate

HX11QG

Square Road

HX11TN

Old Market

HX11TT

Crown Street

HX12LT

Spencers Court

HX12LX

Sun Fold

HX15AF

Sunderland Street

HX36ET

Bankfield View

HX36HW

Range Gardens

HX39AD

Whitegate Road

HX39AZ

Siddal Lane

HX39BJ

Oxford Lane

HX39EA

Backhold Road

HX39LS

Trooper Lane

HX39PW

High Grove Place

HX39QN

Yew Trees

HX36TR

Mill Lane

HX39DN

Backhold Lane

HX36DH

Range Lane

HX11JN

Silver Street

HX15ES

Town

HX12LE

Union Street South

HX36NP

Fern Street

HX39BS

Rosemary Lane

HX39BT

Roselee Close

HX39EL

Bramble Close

HX39HX

Jubilee Terrace

HX39LD

Jubilee Road

HX39NJ

Bank Top

HX39NU

Long Lane

HX39QH

Pinnar Lane

HX39QR

Townley Avenue

HX39SF

Freeman Road

HX39SL

Adgil Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.