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HX2 7JD

Burnley Road

Sowerby Bridge

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Detailed insights for HX2 7JD

Overview

Postcode HX2 7JD 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 King Cross area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in King Cross is £45,901 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

King Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,052 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

King Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in King Cross is £45,901 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from HX2 7JD.

Flood risk

No risk

King Cross near HX2 7JD 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 7JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sowerby Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
7,770.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.14(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.65(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.12(+6%)
Public order
8.58(-3%)
Other theft
5.36(-19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
207
57.82%
British
113
31.56%
Other Asian
9
2.51%
Other White
9
2.51%
Other
6
1.68%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
30%
No qualifications
72
27.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.46%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.69%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.78%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.47%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

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 7JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20264, Granny Hill Terrace, Halifax, HX1 3SXTerracedFreehold£138,000
30 Jan 20266, Cliff Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7DESemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
15 Jul 20257, Cliff Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7DESemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
12 Sept 2025100, Rochdale Road, Halifax, HX2 7HBTerracedFreehold£165,000
16 May 202513, Warley Road, Halifax, HX1 3SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the HX2 7JD postcode area, located within King Cross, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 7JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWarley Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryParkinson Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryThe Crossley Heath SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 7JD
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 7JD, 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)King CrossE02002257
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 014CE01011002
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 7JD

Is HX2 7JD (King Cross) safe?

The area around HX2 7JD records about 82 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HX2 7JD?

The median sale price around HX2 7JD 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 7JD?

There are 16 schools close to HX2 7JD, including Warley Road Primary Academy (Good), Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Outstanding) and The Crossley Heath School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX2 7JD?

The closest station to HX2 7JD is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,498 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX2 7JD?

HX2 7JD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,052 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX2 7JD (King Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 7JD 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).