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
HX36EN
Woodside Mount
HX36HR
Carmel Road
HX39QT
Cain Lane
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Oxford Lane
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Plains Lane
HX39TX
Coalpit Lane
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Horton Street
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Bath Street
HX11QZ
Church Street
HX11UP
Northgate
HX12EH
Balmoral Place
HX36QA
Boothtown Road
HX36TG
Lee Bank
HX36UL
Hall Street North
HX39AE
Siddal New Road
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Ashgrove Avenue
HX39FR
Southowram & Siddal
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Backhold Lane
HX39EE
Backhold Lane
HX39HT
Calder Street
HX39LJ
Exley Bank
HX39LP
Farrar Mill Lane
HX39NG
Bank Top
HX39NL
Merrion Crescent
HX39PH
Southowram & Siddal
HX39XL
Berry Lane
HX39QQ
Pinnar Lane
HX39RH
Ashday Lane
HX11NA
Causeway
HX11RL
Old Market
HX11YQ
Broad Street
HX12AD
Carlton Terrace
HX12QA
Prescott Street
HX12WN
Gaol Lane
HX15AE
Bull Green
HX15DR
Chapeltown
HX19SE
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX19SG
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX19WT
Gaol Lane
HX35WA
Dean Clough
HX36HU
Claremount Terrace
HX39PS
Blaithroyd Lane
HX39PZ
Beacon Hill Road
HX39QB
Law Lane
HX11NX
Russell Street
HX11PE
Broad Street
HX11PR
Blackledge
HX11QE
Blackledge
HX12AB
Powell Street
HX15HN
Bland Street
HX19WA
Gaol Lane
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Gaol Lane
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36HL
Haley Hill
HX36LT
Chester Place
HX39QU
Law Lane
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Park Lane
HX39HU
Trinity View
HX39HY
Jubilee Street
HX39JA
Jubilee Street
HX39JW
Siddal Top Lane
HX39LE
Park Lane
HX39NR
Bankfield Gardens
HX39PF
Pinnar Lane
HX39SQ
Fairfax Crescent
HX39TG
Church Lane
HX39UB
Bank Top
HX19WU
Gaol Lane
HX11JF
Cow Green
HX11SR
Berry Lane
HX11RJ
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX11TJ
Old Market
HX12AF
Back Ferguson Street
HX12AQ
Back Ferguson Street
HX12EF
Back Ferguson Street
HX12LF
Clare Road
HX12RZ
Bull Green
HX15AY
Boyne Street
HX19AA
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36DJ
Range Lane
HX36DX
All Souls' Terrace
HX36EQ
Woodside Place
HX36LZ
Chester Road
HX36TN
Crown Road
HX39AG
Woodford Avenue
HX39AU
Oxford Crescent
HX39DS
Backhold Drive
HX39EF
Exley Lane
HX39TE
Dark Lane
HX12SS
Gaol Lane
HX12ST
High Street
HX11QU
Berry Lane
HX11TS
Crossley Street
HX11UG
Crossley Street
HX11XE
Gaol Lane
HX12LG
Clare Street
HX12LJ
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX12LW
Union Street South
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.