Postcode HX1 4HU 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 Pellon West & Highroad Well area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.1 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 Pellon West & Highroad Well is £41,443 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.
Pellon West & Highroad Well has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,587 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Pellon West & Highroad Well has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pellon West & Highroad Well is £41,443 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX1 4HU.
Pellon West & Highroad Well near HX1 4HU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crow Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
| 0.2 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 4HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 6, Westbury Terrace, Halifax, HX1 4HS | Terraced | Freehold | £87,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 15, Westbury Place, Halifax, HX1 4HR | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 8, Bubwith Grove, Halifax, HX2 7PY | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 11, Mile Cross Gardens, Halifax, HX1 3UJ | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 21, Mile Cross Gardens, Halifax, HX1 3UJ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the HX1 4HU postcode area, located within Pellon West & Highroad Well, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Thrum Hall Lane, Halifax, HX1 4PG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 4HU, 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 4HU 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around HX1 4HU 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 4HU, including Warley Road Primary Academy (Good), The Halifax Academy (Good) and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HX1 4HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,587 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 4HU 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).