Postcode HX1 2TQ is located in a major urban area, within the Skircoat area of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Pellon East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pellon East is £34,426 per year. The median sale price in Skircoat is £197,500 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,500 and £290,000. The nearest station is Halifax, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.
Pellon East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,518 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Pellon East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pellon East is £34,426 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from HX1 2TQ.
Pellon East near HX1 2TQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Albert Park | Small | Walking directions to Albert Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Skircoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £344,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £271,250 | £235 |
| Terraced | 91 | £187,000 | £168 |
| Flats | 33 | £143,780 | £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 | £180,500 |
| 2026 | £344,000 | £140,000 | £317,500 | £175,250 |
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 | £170 |
| 2026 | £303 | £182 | £234 | £168 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 2TQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | 7, Vine Terrace, Halifax, HX1 2EW | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 13, Swires Road, Halifax, HX1 2ER | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1, Kings Court, Halifax, HX1 2TP | Flats | Leasehold | £49,500 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 3, Kings Court, Halifax, HX1 2TP | Flats | Leasehold | £47,500 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 7, Kings Court, Halifax, HX1 2TP | Flats | Leasehold | £48,000 |
In the HX1 2TQ postcode area, located within Pellon East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Beacon Lights Schools | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Parkinson Lane Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2023. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 2TQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Hut | 14 Rawson Street, Halifax, HX1 1NH | Walking directions to The Hut |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Skircoat Road, Halifax, HX1 2JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Fulton's Foods | 16 King Edward Street, Halifax, HX1 1BW | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Home Bargains | Bedford Street North, Calderdale, HX1 5DF | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 28-30 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2TQ, 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 2TQ records about 154 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 drugs.
The median sale price around HX1 2TQ in Skircoat is £197,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to HX1 2TQ, including St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (Good), Beacon Lights Schools (Good) and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to HX1 2TQ is Halifax, about 1,059 m away.
HX1 2TQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,518 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 2TQ 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).