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HX1 9ST

Town

Calderdale

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Overview

Postcode HX1 9ST 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 1,477.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 13.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Duffy's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1478
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,477.8 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 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from HX1 9ST.

Flood risk

N/A

Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX1 9ST 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HX1 9ST
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Halifax

N/A

Walking directions to Halifax

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX1 9ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDuffy's ParkSmallWalking directions to Duffy's Park
0.4 miWoodside PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Woodside Playground

Area Profile

Population
135
Population density
2,036.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
648.55(+1367%)
Public order
274.12(+3004%)
Shoplifting
251.91(+2776%)
Anti-social behaviour
200.61(+1304%)
Drugs
168.45(+4592%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
47.45%
Indian
26
18.98%
Other White
12
8.76%
Roma
9
6.57%
African
8
5.84%
Total population: 137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
45
38.14%
Level 3 (A level)
21
17.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
14.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
11.86%
No qualifications
10
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 118

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
86.9%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.76%
Other social rented
3
3.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.38%
Owns outright
1
1.19%
Total households: 84

Property prices in Town

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)180
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £194K

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£350,000£246
Semi-Detached35£195,000£217
Terraced114£140,000£180
Flats20£96,500£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,500£68,500£128,000£77,500
2017£237,000£79,800£115,000£85,000
2018£272,500£75,000£135,000£97,250
2019£190,000£76,500£134,500£100,000
2020£245,000£70,000£150,000£91,250
2021£299,750£66,995£140,000£114,000
2022£338,000£82,500£160,000£115,000
2023£305,000£76,500£157,500£120,000
2024£330,000£98,500£175,000£128,800
2025£320,000£103,000£170,000£126,500
2026£610,000£67,500£195,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£121£164£105
2017£176£120£152£107
2018£205£145£160£124
2019£214£126£166£118
2020£282£132£166£119
2021£244£163£188£145
2022£264£142£198£152
2023£295£129£195£150
2024£236£152£193£164
2025£219£156£211£171
2026£302£103£217£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 9ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX1 9ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 20253, Wesley Court, Halifax, HX1 1UHOtherFreehold£498,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 10, Crossley House, Town Hall Street East, Halifax, HX1 1UPFlatsLeasehold£42,000
22 Jul 2025Apartment 15, Landown House, 9, Crossley Street, Halifax, HX1 1UGFlatsLeasehold£39,000
28 Mar 2025Units 5 And 6B, Broad Street Plaza, Broad Street, Halifax, HX1 1UXOtherLeasehold£4,800,000
30 Sept 20258, Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1HSTerracedFreehold£136,000

Schools

In the HX1 9ST postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX1 9ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusTrinity Sixth Form AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBeech Hill SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX1 9ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX1 9ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal GibbetCrown Street, Calderdale, HX1 1TWWalking directions to Local Gibbet
0.1 miHeron Foods12-14 Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1PBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miTesco Express28-30 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miFulton's Foods16 King Edward Street, Halifax, HX1 1BWWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.2 miThe Hut14 Rawson Street, Halifax, HX1 1NHWalking directions to The Hut

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 9ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kelly Thornham

Town - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardTownE05001386
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Halifax & BoothtownE02002251
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 008GE01034582
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about HX1 9ST

Is HX1 9ST (Central Halifax & Boothtown) safe?

The area around HX1 9ST records about 1478 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HX1 9ST?

The median sale price around HX1 9ST in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX1 9ST?

There are 12 schools close to HX1 9ST, including Trinity Sixth Form Academy (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy and Beech Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX1 9ST?

The closest station to HX1 9ST is Halifax, about 611 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX1 9ST?

HX1 9ST scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 931 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX1 9ST (Central Halifax & Boothtown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX1 9ST is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kelly Thornham (Labour Party).