Postcode HX1 1QU is located in a major urban area, within the Town ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Southowram & Siddal area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southowram & Siddal is £45,109 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 0 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Duffy's Park.
Southowram & Siddal has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Southowram & Siddal has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southowram & Siddal is £45,109 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 9 ft away from HX1 1QU.
Southowram & Siddal near HX1 1QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Halifax located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Duffy's Park | Small | Walking directions to Duffy's Park |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £350,000 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Terraced | 114 | £140,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 20 | £96,500 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,500 | £68,500 | £128,000 | £77,500 |
| 2017 | £237,000 | £79,800 | £115,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £272,500 | £75,000 | £135,000 | £97,250 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £76,500 | £134,500 | £100,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £70,000 | £150,000 | £91,250 |
| 2021 | £299,750 | £66,995 | £140,000 | £114,000 |
| 2022 | £338,000 | £82,500 | £160,000 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £76,500 | £157,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £98,500 | £175,000 | £128,800 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £103,000 | £170,000 | £126,500 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £67,500 | £195,000 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £121 | £164 | £105 |
| 2017 | £176 | £120 | £152 | £107 |
| 2018 | £205 | £145 | £160 | £124 |
| 2019 | £214 | £126 | £166 | £118 |
| 2020 | £282 | £132 | £166 | £119 |
| 2021 | £244 | £163 | £188 | £145 |
| 2022 | £264 | £142 | £198 | £152 |
| 2023 | £295 | £129 | £195 | £150 |
| 2024 | £236 | £152 | £193 | £164 |
| 2025 | £219 | £156 | £211 | £171 |
| 2026 | £302 | £103 | £217 | £180 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 1QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Apartment 3, 20, Heritage Mews, Halifax, HX1 1QP | Flats | Leasehold | £120,033 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 34, Heritage Mews, Halifax, HX1 1QP | Flats | Leasehold | £120,033 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 32, Heritage Mews, Halifax, HX1 1QP | Flats | Leasehold | £120,033 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 36, Heritage Mews, Halifax, HX1 1QP | Flats | Leasehold | £156,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Apartment 4, 20, Heritage Mews, Halifax, HX1 1QP | Flats | Leasehold | £156,000 |
In the HX1 1QU postcode area, located within Southowram & Siddal, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX1 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 43-45 Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1PD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 12-14 Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1PB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 28-30 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Fulton's Foods | 16 King Edward Street, Halifax, HX1 1BW | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Skircoat Road, Halifax, HX1 2JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HX1 1QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kelly Thornham
Town - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HX1 1QU records about 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around HX1 1QU in Southowram & Siddal is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to HX1 1QU, including Trinity Sixth Form Academy (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX1 1QU is Halifax, about 15 m away.
HX1 1QU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX1 1QU is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kelly Thornham (Labour Party).