Postcode HX1 2EP 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 430.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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 430.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from HX1 2EP.
Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX1 2EP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Albert Park | Small | Walking directions to Albert Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 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 | 14 | £422,500 |
| Flats | 33 | £126,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 95 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skircoat
In the HX1 2EP postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX1 2EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Skircoat Road, Halifax, HX1 2JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Hut | Barum Top, Calderdale, HX1 1NH | Walking directions to The Hut |
| 0.4 mi | Fulton's Foods | 16 King Edward Street, Halifax, HX1 1BW | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Buckwell News Ltd | 98 Free School Lane, Halifax, HX1 2XE | Walking directions to Buckwell News Ltd |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 28-30 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.