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HX1 3BD

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Overview

Postcode HX1 3BD is located in a major urban area, within the Sowerby Bridge ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Savile Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Skircoat Moor.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
75%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Savile Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,675 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Savile Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75%

Approximately 75.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from HX1 3BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Savile Park near HX1 3BD 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX1 3BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSkircoat MoorLargeWalking directions to Skircoat Moor
0.5 miPeople's ParkMediumWalking directions to People's Park

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
3,162.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.2(+70%)
Public order
19.79(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.13(+34%)
Other theft
12.53(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.55(+23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
81.73%
Other Asian
9
4.57%
Irish
6
3.05%
Pakistani
5
2.54%
Indian
4
2.03%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
44.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
14.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
12.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.29%
Apprenticeship
16
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
99
72.79%
Owns outright
14
10.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.82%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.15%
Social rents from council
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £240K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £616,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£430,000£268
Semi-Detached36£251,250£255
Terraced97£152,500£169
Flats19£116,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sowerby Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,000£100,000£157,000£112,755
2017£289,995£65,000£183,998£99,950
2018£281,495£117,995£184,498£109,750
2019£307,500£102,625£194,995£111,500
2020£450,000£80,000£180,000£120,000
2021£355,000£100,750£192,000£130,000
2022£385,000£89,500£195,000£145,000
2023£490,000£129,250£207,500£136,500
2024£405,000£127,500£216,131£144,000
2025£430,000£116,000£245,000£145,000
2026£465,000£112,000£242,500£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£152£175£111
2017£196£102£173£116
2018£203£178£181£126
2019£200£147£186£123
2020£279£129£189£135
2021£254£143£203£139
2022£273£138£228£152
2023£298£186£215£159
2024£269£164£235£162
2025£275£179£260£166
2026£250£159£252£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sowerby Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 3BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 3BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202644, Eldroth Road, Halifax, HX1 3BATerracedFreehold£70,000
17 Mar 20268, Eldroth Road, Halifax, HX1 3BATerracedFreehold£135,000
20 Feb 20262, Eldroth Road, Halifax, HX1 3BATerracedFreehold£130,000
22 Apr 202512, Eldroth Road, Halifax, HX1 3BATerracedFreehold£122,000
21 May 202541, Lombard Street, Halifax, HX1 3PATerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the HX1 3BD postcode area, located within Savile Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX1 3BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySavile Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Crossley Heath SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryParkinson Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 3BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX1 3BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoHaugh Shaw Road, Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3TUWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miOne Stop252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miBuckwell News Ltd98 Free School Lane, Halifax, HX1 2XEWalking directions to Buckwell News Ltd

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 3BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam David Wilkinson

Sowerby Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardSowerby BridgeE05001384
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Savile ParkE02002259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 016CE01010974
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX1 3BD

Is HX1 3BD (Savile Park) safe?

The area around HX1 3BD records about 152 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.

What is the average house price near HX1 3BD?

The median sale price around HX1 3BD in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX1 3BD?

There are 16 schools close to HX1 3BD, including Savile Park Primary School (Good), The Crossley Heath School (Good) and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX1 3BD?

HX1 3BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX1 3BD (Savile Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX1 3BD is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam David Wilkinson (Labour Party).

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