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HX1 4JW

Gibbet Street

Park

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Overview

Postcode HX1 4JW 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is West View Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Pellon East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 54 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pellon East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Pellon East is £34,426 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX1 4JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Pellon East near HX1 4JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX1 4JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest View ParkMediumWalking directions to West View Park

Area Profile

Population
620
Population density
10,709.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.61(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.17(+123%)
Public order
16.7(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.08(+13%)
Other theft
11.13(+67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
477
77.44%
British
29
4.71%
Other
23
3.73%
Other White
18
2.92%
African
16
2.6%
Total population: 616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
149
34.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
13.72%
Level 3 (A level)
51
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 430

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
40.71%
Owns with a mortgage
27
19.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.29%
Owns outright
19
13.57%
Social rents from council
9
6.43%
Total households: 140

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 4JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 4JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2026320, Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX1 4JWTerracedFreehold£110,000
06 Feb 202635, Harrow Street, Halifax, HX1 4LGTerracedFreehold£140,000
27 Oct 20256, Grove Street South, Halifax, HX1 4LDTerracedFreehold£90,000
11 Apr 202510, Grove Street South, Halifax, HX1 4LDTerracedFreehold£62,000
28 Nov 20257, Kingston Drive, Halifax, HX1 4ESTerracedFreehold£92,000

Schools

In the HX1 4JW postcode area, located within Pellon East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX1 4JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMount Pellon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miAll-throughThe Halifax AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Augustine's CofE SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX1 4JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX1 4JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaThrum Hall Lane, Halifax, HX1 4PGWalking directions to Asda

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 4JW, 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)Pellon EastE02002255
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 012BE01010964
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX1 4JW

Is HX1 4JW (Pellon East) safe?

The area around HX1 4JW records about 184 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near HX1 4JW?

The median sale price around HX1 4JW 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 4JW?

There are 18 schools close to HX1 4JW, including Mount Pellon Primary Academy (Good), The Halifax Academy (Good) and St Augustine's CofE School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX1 4JW?

HX1 4JW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 54 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX1 4JW (Pellon East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX1 4JW 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).