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
HX36HJ
Range Street
HX36HN
All Souls' Road
HX39AB
Phoebe Lane
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Merrion Street
HX39NW
Green Lane
HX39NX
The Crescent
HX39QX
Pinnar Lane
HX35WQ
Dean Clough
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Gaol Lane
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Akroyd Place
HX12JE
Commercial Street
HX12JY
Clare Road
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Heath View Street
HX12UT
Gaol Lane
HX15AB
Back Ferguson Street
HX15DT
Central Street
HX19BS
Gaol Lane
HX19RB
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36DT
Laura Street
HX36HT
Woodlands Grove
HX36LX
Boothtown Road
HX39AT
Siddal Lane
HX39DJ
Gladstone View
HX39EN
Elderberry Drive
HX39JD
Siddal New Road
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Park Lane
HX39LG
Exley Lane
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Church Lane
HX11XF
Broad Street
HX11PG
Market Street
HX12DH
Blackwall
HX12PG
Gaol Lane
HX19ST
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36DD
Old Schools Gardens
HX36JX
Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Gaol Lane
HX39DT
Backhold Drive
HX39JQ
Beaconsfield Street
HX39SD
Adgil Crescent
HX39SP
Edward Close
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North Cut
HX39QL
Law Lane
HX11JB
Commercial Street
HX11UR
Northgate
HX11WU
Gaol Lane
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North Bridge
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Akroyd Place
HX12JP
Clare Road
HX12UZ
Gaol Lane
HX19SP
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX19SX
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36EE
Haley Hill
HX36ER
Woodside Terrace
HX36JY
Central Halifax & Boothtown
HX36LE
Church Side Close
HX36PW
Canterbury Crescent
HX39DF
Chapel Lane
HX39DL
Backhold Lane
HX39JU
Farrar Mill Lane
HX39SA
Cain Lane
HX39UE
Dark Lane
HX39YH
Gaol Lane
HX19TA
Gaol Lane
HX19UD
Gaol Lane
HX11AF
Blackledge
HX12LB
Back Hope Hall Terrace
HX11BX
Commercial Street
HX11YR
Great Albion Street
HX12LN
Prescott Street
HX15AS
Bull Green
HX35AY
Dean Clough
HX36DS
Ada Street
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Lake View
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Fern Street
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Coalpit Lane
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Backhold Lane
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Siddal New Road
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Jubilee Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.