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
HX39DN
Backhold Lane
HX39EA
Backhold Road
HX39LS
Bank Top
HX39PW
Trooper Lane
HX12JN
Hunger Hill
HX19UF
Gaol Lane
HX19WQ
Gaol Lane
HX39QR
Townley Avenue
HX11PD
Market Street
HX11YP
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX12AG
Harrison Road
HX12BW
St John's Lane
HX12DJ
Regent Street
HX12LE
Clare Street
HX19SJ
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX35AS
Corporation Street
HX35DB
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36JE
Boothtown Road
HX36NP
Beecher Street
HX39BS
Rosemary Lane
HX39BT
Roselee Close
HX39EL
Bramble Close
HX39HX
Jubilee Street
HX39LD
Jubilee Road
HX39NJ
Bank Top
HX39NU
Long Lane
HX39QH
Pinnar Croft
HX39SF
Freeman Road
HX39SL
Church Lane
HX11LB
Crown Street
HX11RW
Market Street
HX11XB
Cross Street
HX12DG
King Cross Street
HX12EE
Back Ferguson Street
HX12LP
New Road
HX15AN
Stead Street
HX15SU
Back Victoria Street
HX36DW
Eldon Street
HX36EH
Lincoln Way
HX36EL
Old Lane
HX36JF
Beecher Street
HX36LR
Beverley Place
HX36NQ
Brougham Terrace
HX39AP
Hadassah Street
HX39AY
Longbottom Terrace
HX39EW
Exley Lane
HX39JL
Whitegate
HX39LH
Backhold Lane
HX39PE
Broadway
HX39SH
Cromwell Close
HX39FP
Ashday Lane
HX39HD
Sedburgh Road
HX11BB
Commercial Street
HX39RG
Ashday Lane
HX11BT
Old Cock Yard
HX11TA
Cheapside
HX11UH
Broad Street
HX12LZ
Clare Street
HX36HX
Iona Street
HX35WP
Dean Clough
HX36HY
Robert Street North
HX36BT
Salisbury Place
HX39QZ
Hall Ings
HX39BA
Cleveland Avenue
HX39BN
Siddal Lane
HX39DU
Backhold Drive
HX39LB
Southowram & Siddal
HX39RY
Cain Lane
HX39SN
Chapel Lane
HX39TZ
Coalpit Lane
HX39QP
Law Lane
HX11HA
Barum Top
HX11UB
Northgate
HX11XZ
Waterhouse Street
HX12PF
Gaol Lane
HX12JU
Heath View Street
HX12JX
Heath View Street
HX19NE
Gaol Lane
HX19TQ
Gaol Lane
HX35WD
Dean Clough
HX36LY
Oddy Fold
HX36QL
Boothtown Road
HX39LR
Bottoms
HX39QW
Rustic Avenue
HX39PX
Beacon Hill Road
HX39RN
Grange Court
HX39RX
Queens Drive
HX39XT
Berry Lane
HX19SS
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX19SZ
Wesley Court
HX19YL
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX11RU
Charles Street
HX11YS
Back Victoria Street
HX12AP
Cadney Croft
HX12HX
Clare Road
HX12NG
Discovery Road
HX12TA
Kent Street
HX15BE
Pellon Lane
HX19SQ
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36DP
Central Halifax & Boothtown
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.