Postcode HX1 2SN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is People's 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 17.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from HX1 2SN.
Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX1 2SN 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 |
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 2SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | 7, King Cross Street, Halifax, HX1 2SH | Other | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 14, West Parade Flats, Halifax, HX1 2TD | Flats | Leasehold | £45,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 43, Brunswick Gardens, Halifax, HX1 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 15, Brunswick Gardens, Halifax, HX1 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 25, Brunswick Gardens, Halifax, HX1 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 |
In the HX1 2SN postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 2SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Hut | 14 Rawson Street, Halifax, HX1 1NH | Walking directions to The Hut |
| 0.3 mi | Home Bargains | Bedford Street North, Calderdale, HX1 5DF | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.3 mi | Fulton's Foods | 16 King Edward Street, Halifax, HX1 1BW | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 28-30 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Local Gibbet | Crown Street, Calderdale, HX1 1TW | Walking directions to Local Gibbet |
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 2SN, 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 2SN 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 2SN in Town is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to HX1 2SN, including St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (Good), Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and Calderdale College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX1 2SN is Halifax, about 910 m away.
HX1 2SN 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 2SN 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).