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.
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.
King Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in King Cross is £45,901 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from HX2 7JD.
King Cross near HX2 7JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Crow Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £430,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £251,250 | £255 |
| Terraced | 97 | £152,500 | £169 |
| Flats | 19 | £116,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 4, Granny Hill Terrace, Halifax, HX1 3SX | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Cliff Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 7, Cliff Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 100, Rochdale Road, Halifax, HX2 7HB | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 13, Warley Road, Halifax, HX1 3SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the HX2 7JD postcode area, located within King Cross, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 7JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Haugh Shaw Road, Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3TU | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HX2 7JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam David Wilkinson
Sowerby Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
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.
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.
The closest station to HX2 7JD is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,498 m away.
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).
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).