Postcode HX1 2RF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Albert Park.
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.
Skircoat Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Skircoat Green is £57,174 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from HX1 2RF.
Skircoat Green near HX1 2RF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Albert Park | Small | Walking directions to Albert Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £420,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £266,500 | £234 |
| Terraced | 95 | £185,000 | £169 |
| Flats | 30 | £140,250 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 2RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 44, Heath Crescent, Halifax, HX1 2PW | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 11, Heath Hall, Halifax, HX1 2PN | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | 13, Holdsworth Terrace, Halifax, HX1 2YZ | Terraced | Freehold | £162,500 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 14, Holdsworth Terrace, Halifax, HX1 2YZ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 8, Elm Gardens, Halifax, HX3 0AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the HX1 2RF postcode area, located within Skircoat Green, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 2RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Elm Gardens, Calderdale, HX3 0AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Skircoat Road, Halifax, HX1 2JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Buckwell News Ltd | 98 Free School Lane, Halifax, HX1 2XE | Walking directions to Buckwell News Ltd |
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 2RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Hawkaluk
Skircoat - Elected 8 May 2025
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HX1 2RF 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.
The median sale price around HX1 2RF in Skircoat is £200,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to HX1 2RF, including Stafford Hall School (Good), Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX1 2RF is Halifax, about 822 m away.
HX1 2RF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX1 2RF 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).