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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 £147,500 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £895,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£342,500£2,844
Flats20£91,500£1,552
Semi-Detached40£170,000£2,290
Terraced107£133,000£1,889

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

HX39JJ

High Grove Lane

HX36NA

Ripon Terrace

HX36PA

Simpson Street

HX11NL

Barum Top

HX39PG

Hill Crescent

HX39UH

Withinfield Court

HX36QB

Chester Close

HX12LS

Union Street South

HX39BE

Dyson Place

HX39QH

Pinnar Lane

HX19WN

Gaol Lane

HX39SD

Adgil Crescent

HX12RU

Gaol Lane

HX39BG

Ashgrove Place

HX39SF

Freeman Road

HX36PX

Old Lane

HX35AS

Corporation Street

HX12SN

Hanover Street

HX36PG

West View

HX39TF

Whitley Lane

HX15BA

Gibbet Street

HX11TJ

Old Market

HX39BB

Browning Avenue

HX39LL

Jubilee Road

HX36NF

Brougham Street

HX36DN

Ellen Royd Street

HX39DP

Town

HX15HJ

Brunswick Gardens

HX39JN

Whitegate

HX19RE

Gaol Lane

HX11DJ

Westgate

HX36HL

Woodlands View

HX12UT

Gaol Lane

HX11SA

Winding Road

HX11HF

George Square

HX36JY

Sutcliffe Terrace

HX11QS

Upper Kirkgate

HX19SG

Town

HX39FN

Haigh Lane

HX12AD

Carlton Terrace

HX11XX

Waterhouse Street

HX39BX

Waterside

HX12SA

King Cross Street

HX39TT

Park Nook

HX19SL

Town

HX12UZ

Gaol Lane

HX36PU

Rawson Street North

HX30QD

Jubilee Road

HX12LY

South Parade

HX11HN

Commercial Street

HX19SF

Town

HX19SP

Town

HX15DT

Central Street

HX39QJ

Withinfields

HX12PG

Gaol Lane

HX36DH

Range Lane

HX39HR

Stoney Royd

HX36DY

Randolph Street

HX12JQ

Portland Place

HX39TQ

Holly Royd

HX39EZ

Paris Gates

HX11QZ

School Street

HX39TZ

Coalpit Lane

HX35AR

Dean Clough

HX19SX

Town

HX39AH

New Lane

HX19PQ

Gaol Lane

HX11HB

Black Swan Passage

HX36PJ

Grantham Place

HX12LF

Clare Street

HX11UG

Crossley Street

HX39TH

Chapel Lane

HX11RW

Market Street

HX39PX

Beacon Hill Road

HX36TW

Boothtown Road

HX39LG

Exley Lane

HX39HY

Jubilee Street

HX36LW

Chester Road

HX36EF

Woodside Grove

HX39AS

Phoebe Lane

HX39PS

Blaithroyd Lane

HX36DT

Laura Street

HX11AE

Gills Court

HX39EX

Haigh Lane

HX36HS

Malton Street

HX39DY

Backhold Avenue

HX15SS

Victoria Street

HX36PY

Rawson Street North

HX39GY

Jubilee Street

HX39XW

Bailey Hall View

HX36TN

Mill Lane

HX19YQ

Town

HX39NH

Higgin Lane

HX39NG

Bank Top

HX39SL

Adgil Grove

HX36LN

Chester Road

HX15AE

Lord Street

HX39EU

Crossley Hill

HX36EZ

Bankfield Yard

HX15BD

Hall Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.