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
HX15BA
Gibbet Street
HX15DS
Chapeltown
HX19JR
Gaol Lane
HX19YB
Gaol Lane
HX19YT
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX35AH
Dean Clough
HX35AJ
Dean Clough
HX36DN
Ellen Royd Street
HX36NG
Brougham Road
HX36NN
Beecher Street
HX36YR
Gaol Lane
HX39FQ
Sedburgh Road
HX39DG
Cinderhills Lane
HX39DX
Backhold Drive
HX19SD
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX30QD
Jubilee Road
HX39RD
South View
HX39RE
Southowram & Siddal
HX11AA
Gaol Lane
HX11HN
Commercial Street
HX11RD
Bank Bottom
HX11SN
Northgate
HX11TP
Gaol Lane
HX12HQ
Prescott Street
HX12JT
Heath View Street
HX12QQ
Prescott Street
HX12QW
Clare Hall Lane
HX15AX
Back Lord Street
HX19AW
Gaol Lane
HX19SF
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX19SU
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36JN
Claremount Road
HX39AW
Whitegate Road
HX39BH
Ashgrove Place
HX39EG
Chevinedge Crescent
HX39ET
Boys Lane
HX39FB
Phoebe Lane
HX39PQ
Higgin Lane
HX39RZ
Cromwell Road
HX39SS
Southowram & Siddal
HX12GU
Heath View Street
HX12SN
Hanover Street
HX11AJ
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX12EB
Bull Green
HX11DY
Market Street
HX11HB
Black Swan Passage
HX11YW
St James Road
HX12WH
Gaol Lane
HX12YB
Gaol Lane
HX15HW
Rose Street
HX19WL
Gaol Lane
HX19YF
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX30QG
Salterhebble Hill
HX35AQ
Dean Clough
HX36DF
Haley Hill
HX36EG
Bankfield View
HX36FB
Church Side Close
HX36LN
Chester Close
HX36PA
Boothtown Road
HX36PU
Rawson Street North
HX39AH
New Lane
HX39AQ
Holts Terrace
HX39BW
Mortons Close
HX39FN
Haigh Lane
HX39JB
Bennett Street
HX39JF
Trooper Terrace
HX39JH
Bennett Street
HX39JS
Siddal Lane
HX39QJ
Within Fields
HX39SB
Cain Lane
HX19WN
Gaol Lane
HX19ZZ
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX11HJ
Alexandra Street
HX11UN
Northgate
HX12LL
Prescott Street
HX12NB
Gaukroger Lane
HX12ND
Gaukroger Lane
HX12SE
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36DE
Haley Hill
HX36EW
Lake View
HX36HQ
Range Street
HX36JT
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36NE
Boothtown Road
HX36TL
Douglas Street
HX36UW
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX39AF
Whitegate Drive
HX39AR
Padan Street
HX39BX
Waterside
HX39DH
Gladstone View
HX39EU
Crossley Hill
HX39QD
Law Lane
HX39RR
Annes Court
HX39SW
New Street
HX11AG
Bowling Dyke
HX39RA
Barrington Close
HX12LS
Clare Street
HX11DU
Albion Street
HX11LH
Commercial Street
HX12SA
King Cross Street
HX30TA
Gaol Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.