Postcode HX1 1RB 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 Central Halifax & Boothtown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,477.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 13.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Albert Park.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 931 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,477.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 251 ft away from HX1 1RB.
Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX1 1RB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Albert Park | Small | Walking directions to Albert Park |
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 1RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 1, South Parade, Halifax, HX1 1RB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £163,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 1A, School Street, Halifax, HX1 1QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £156,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 1, School Street, Halifax, HX1 1QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,033 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 1A, School Street, Halifax, HX1 1QZ | Other | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Apartment 3, 20, Heritage Mews, Halifax, HX1 1QP | Flats | Leasehold | £120,033 |
In the HX1 1RB postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 43-45 Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1PD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Skircoat Road, Halifax, HX1 2JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 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 | Heron Foods | 12-14 Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1PB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 1RB, 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 1RB records about 1478 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around HX1 1RB in Town is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to HX1 1RB, including Trinity Sixth Form Academy (Outstanding), St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX1 1RB is Halifax, about 226 m away.
HX1 1RB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 931 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 1RB 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).