Postcode HX1 3QS is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the King Cross area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in King Cross is £45,901 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is West View Park.
King Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 691 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
King Cross has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King Cross is £45,901 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX1 3QS.
King Cross near HX1 3QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West View Park | Medium | Walking directions to West View Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £112 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £235,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £115,000 | £142 |
| Terraced | 65 | £100,000 | £112 |
| Flats | 3 | £52,000 | £100 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £238,000 | £62,000 |
| 2017 | — | £93,500 | £60,500 |
| 2018 | £77,000 | £95,000 | £65,000 |
| 2019 | £82,950 | £110,000 | £62,000 |
| 2020 | £76,500 | £77,500 | £65,000 |
| 2021 | — | £115,000 | £73,000 |
| 2022 | £52,750 | £225,000 | £80,000 |
| 2023 | £182,000 | £95,000 | £76,250 |
| 2024 | £182,000 | £160,000 | £85,000 |
| 2025 | £45,000 | £65,000 | £82,750 |
| 2026 | £76,000 | £160,000 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £115 | £74 |
| 2017 | — | £110 | £70 |
| 2018 | £158 | £110 | £64 |
| 2019 | £148 | £111 | £76 |
| 2020 | £127 | £109 | £75 |
| 2021 | — | £148 | £80 |
| 2022 | £108 | £124 | £92 |
| 2023 | £318 | £121 | £90 |
| 2024 | £315 | £154 | £101 |
| 2025 | £93 | £89 | £100 |
| 2026 | £107 | £174 | £121 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 3QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 11, Chestnut Street, Halifax, HX1 3QS | Terraced | Freehold | £82,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 23, Chestnut Street, Halifax, HX1 3QS | Terraced | Freehold | £86,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 21, Swinton Terrace, Halifax, HX1 3QT | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 21, Norman Street, Halifax, HX1 3RZ | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 48, Stanley Road, Halifax, HX1 3RX | Terraced | Freehold | £97,821 |
In the HX1 3QS postcode area, located within King Cross, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 3QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Haugh Shaw Road, Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3TU | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 3QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shakir Saghir
Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HX1 3QS records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around HX1 3QS in Park is £100,000 (about £112 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to HX1 3QS, including Warley Road Primary Academy (Good), Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Savile Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HX1 3QS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 691 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 3QS is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shakir Saghir (Workers Party of Britain).