Postcode HX1 5SP is located in a major urban area, within the Town ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Central Halifax & Boothtown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1702.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £29,500 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is People's Park.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1702.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £29,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from HX1 5SP.
Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX1 5SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Halifax located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Duffy's Park | Small | Walking directions to Duffy's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Woodside Playground | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Playground |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £83,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 93 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in Town
In the HX1 5SP postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX1 5SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Home Bargains | Bedford Street North, Calderdale, HX1 5DF | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.1 mi | Local Gibbet | Crown Street, Calderdale, HX1 1TW | Walking directions to Local Gibbet |
| 0.2 mi | The Hut | Barum Top, Calderdale, HX1 1NH | Walking directions to The Hut |
| 0.2 mi | Fulton's Foods | 16 King Edward Street, Halifax, HX1 1BW | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 28-30 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.