Postcode HX1 2DB is located in a major urban area, within the Skircoat 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 540.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £29,500 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is People's Park.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 540.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.7% 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 of residents in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £29,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX1 2DB.
Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX1 2DB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Albert Park | Small | Walking directions to Albert Park |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Skircoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £785,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £125,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 101 | £164,500 |
10 year median price trend in Skircoat
In the HX1 2DB postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX1 2DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Skircoat Road, Halifax, HX1 2JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Hut | Barum Top, Calderdale, HX1 1NH | Walking directions to The Hut |
| 0.2 mi | Fulton's Foods | 16 King Edward Street, Halifax, HX1 1BW | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 28-30 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 43-45 Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1PD | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.