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HX1 2PX

Emily Way

Skircoat

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Overview

Postcode HX1 2PX 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 Skircoat Green area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skircoat Green is £57,174 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Skircoat Moor.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Skircoat Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,757 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Skircoat Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Skircoat Green is £57,174 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX1 2PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Skircoat Green near HX1 2PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halifax located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HX1 2PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Halifax

N/A

Walking directions to Halifax

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX1 2PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSkircoat MoorLargeWalking directions to Skircoat Moor
0.4 miManor HeathMediumWalking directions to Manor Heath
0.2 miAlbert ParkSmallWalking directions to Albert Park

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
11,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.19(0%)
Shoplifting
13.03(+49%)
Public order
12.46(+41%)
Other theft
6.23(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.67(-34%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
115
65.34%
Indian
29
16.48%
Other White
14
7.95%
Other Asian
3
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.7%
Total population: 176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
44.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
11.76%
Level 3 (A level)
17
11.11%
No qualifications
16
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 153

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
41.24%
Owns outright
35
36.08%
Other forms of private rent
10
10.31%
Owns with a mortgage
9
9.28%
Other social rented
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Skircoat

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)176
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £290K

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Skircoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skircoat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£420,000£326
Semi-Detached32£266,500£234
Terraced95£185,000£169
Flats30£140,250£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skircoat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skircoat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£135,000£180,000£131,000
2017£293,500£122,000£183,500£135,000
2018£297,000£112,625£190,000£145,000
2019£348,000£110,000£190,000£137,500
2020£315,000£112,000£227,000£147,000
2021£392,500£118,000£233,000£151,500
2022£385,000£120,000£260,250£142,500
2023£430,000£157,500£217,500£160,000
2024£395,000£131,750£247,500£165,000
2025£445,000£162,500£260,000£180,250
2026£393,000£135,000£307,500£171,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skircoat.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skircoat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£147£178£136
2017£201£149£168£121
2018£213£154£188£146
2019£252£138£204£132
2020£228£178£203£135
2021£259£173£208£148
2022£276£160£225£152
2023£300£187£241£165
2024£294£182£221£182
2025£333£195£235£171
2026£298£182£226£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skircoat.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skircoat in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 2PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 2PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202610, Baldwin Apartments, Emily Way, Halifax, HX1 2PXFlatsLeasehold£143,780
15 Sept 20258, Baldwin Apartments, Emily Way, Halifax, HX1 2PXFlatsLeasehold£165,000
29 Apr 20261, Rawson Apartments, Charlotte Close, Halifax, HX1 2NUFlatsLeasehold£130,000
04 Aug 20251, Kitchenman Apartments, Charlotte Close, Halifax, HX1 2NTFlatsLeasehold£120,000
08 May 20263, Whitaker House Apartments, Charlotte Close, Halifax, HX1 2NXFlatsLeasehold£126,000

Schools

In the HX1 2PX postcode area, located within Skircoat Green, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX1 2PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Primary School, A Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableStafford Hall SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 2PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX1 2PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressElm Gardens, Calderdale, HX3 0ABWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBuckwell News Ltd98 Free School Lane, Halifax, HX1 2XEWalking directions to Buckwell News Ltd
0.4 miAsda ExpressSkircoat Road, Halifax, HX1 2JNWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HX1 2PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Hawkaluk

Skircoat - Elected 8 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardSkircoatE05001383
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Skircoat GreenE02002264
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 021AE01010968
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2004-06-01

Frequently asked questions about HX1 2PX

Is HX1 2PX (Skircoat Green) safe?

The area around HX1 2PX records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near HX1 2PX?

The median sale price around HX1 2PX in Skircoat is £200,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX1 2PX?

There are 17 schools close to HX1 2PX, including Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy (Requires improvement), St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Stafford Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX1 2PX?

The closest station to HX1 2PX is Halifax, about 1,116 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX1 2PX?

HX1 2PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX1 2PX (Skircoat Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX1 2PX is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Hawkaluk (Reform UK).