Postcode HX2 7JJ 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 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in King Cross is £28,600 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.
King Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
King Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in King Cross is £28,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from HX2 7JJ.
King Cross near HX2 7JJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crow Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
| 0.4 mi | West View Park | Medium | Walking directions to West View Park |
Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,774 up to £820,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £241,250 |
| Terraced | 96 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sowerby Bridge
In the HX2 7JJ postcode area, located within King Cross, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 7JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JP | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.