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HX1 3XL

Parkinson Lane

Park

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Overview

Postcode HX1 3XL 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 high crime levels, with around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 Halifax, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

King Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,234 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

King Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in King Cross is £45,901 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX1 3XL.

Flood risk

No risk

King Cross near HX1 3XL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX1 3XL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPeople's ParkMediumWalking directions to People's Park

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
8,016.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.53(+35%)
Public order
8.03(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.03(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.36(-48%)
Other crime
4.68(+40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
256
66.49%
British
62
16.1%
Other White
26
6.75%
Other Asian
8
2.08%
Other
8
2.08%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
34.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
24.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.22%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
34.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
31.82%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.55%
Other social rented
4
3.64%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Park

Median price£100,000
Price per sq ft£112
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £138K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£235,000£260
Semi-Detached4£115,000£142
Terraced65£100,000£112
Flats3£52,000£100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 3XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 202649, Parkinson Lane, Halifax, HX1 3XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
09 May 202514, Warley Street, Halifax, HX1 3XRTerracedFreehold£52,000
05 Sept 202525, Holly Grove, Halifax, HX1 3XPTerracedFreehold£62,000
19 Sept 202517, Park Place, Halifax, HX1 3XSTerracedFreehold£110,000
20 Jun 20259, Hermon Avenue, Halifax, HX1 3XNTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the HX1 3XL postcode area, located within King Cross, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX1 3XL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryParkinson Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusCalderdale CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBeacon Lights SchoolsOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 3XL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX1 3XL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoHaugh Shaw Road, Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3TUWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miOne Stop252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JPWalking directions to One Stop

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

Local councillors

Shakir Saghir

Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Workers Party of Britain

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardParkE05001380
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King CrossE02002257
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 014AE01010996
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX1 3XL

Is HX1 3XL (King Cross) safe?

The area around HX1 3XL records about 96 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HX1 3XL?

The median sale price around HX1 3XL in Park is £100,000 (about £112 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX1 3XL?

There are 15 schools close to HX1 3XL, including Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Outstanding), Calderdale College (Good) and Beacon Lights Schools (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX1 3XL?

HX1 3XL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX1 3XL (King Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX1 3XL 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).