Postcode insights

HX2 7DE

Cliff Gardens

Sowerby Bridge

Property search →

Interactive map showing HX2 7DE and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for HX2 7DE

Overview

Postcode HX2 7DE is located in a major urban area, within the Sowerby Bridge ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Savile Park area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Savile Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Savile Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 36 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from HX2 7DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Savile Park near HX2 7DE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HX2 7DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sowerby Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX2 7DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrow Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Crow Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
5,329.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.53(-58%)
Drugs
3.81(+6%)
Public order
3.81(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.27(-77%)
Burglary
3.27(-36%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
94.28%
Other White
4
1.35%
Irish
3
1.01%
Indian
2
0.67%
Caribbean
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
32.52%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.92%
No qualifications
38
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
47.86%
Owns with a mortgage
52
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.86%
Social rents from council
2
1.43%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £240K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £616,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£430,000£268
Semi-Detached36£251,250£255
Terraced97£152,500£169
Flats19£116,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sowerby Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,000£100,000£157,000£112,755
2017£289,995£65,000£183,998£99,950
2018£281,495£117,995£184,498£109,750
2019£307,500£102,625£194,995£111,500
2020£450,000£80,000£180,000£120,000
2021£355,000£100,750£192,000£130,000
2022£385,000£89,500£195,000£145,000
2023£490,000£129,250£207,500£136,500
2024£405,000£127,500£216,131£144,000
2025£430,000£116,000£245,000£145,000
2026£465,000£112,000£242,500£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£152£175£111
2017£196£102£173£116
2018£203£178£181£126
2019£200£147£186£123
2020£279£129£189£135
2021£254£143£203£139
2022£273£138£228£152
2023£298£186£215£159
2024£269£164£235£162
2025£275£179£260£166
2026£250£159£252£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sowerby Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20266, Cliff Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7DESemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
15 Jul 20257, Cliff Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7DESemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
15 Jul 202524, Edwards Road, Halifax, HX2 7DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
23 Jul 2025Apartment 11, Heatherdene, Darcey Hey Lane, Halifax, HX2 7AEFlatsLeasehold£227,000
06 Mar 20261, Darnes Avenue, Halifax, HX2 7DQTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the HX2 7DE postcode area, located within Savile Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 7DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWarley Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Crossley Heath SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBolton Brow Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 7DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 7DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSainsbury's Local21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTescoHaugh Shaw Road, Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3TUWalking directions to Tesco

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 HX2 7DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam David Wilkinson

Sowerby Bridge - 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
WardSowerby BridgeE05001384
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Savile ParkE02002259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 016DE01010977
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 7DE

Is HX2 7DE (Savile Park) safe?

The area around HX2 7DE records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 HX2 7DE?

The median sale price around HX2 7DE in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX2 7DE?

There are 16 schools close to HX2 7DE, including Warley Road Primary Academy (Good), The Crossley Heath School (Good) and Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX2 7DE?

The closest station to HX2 7DE is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,431 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX2 7DE?

HX2 7DE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX2 7DE (Savile Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 7DE is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam David Wilkinson (Labour Party).