Postcode HX2 7JS 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 Sowerby Bridge area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.
Sowerby Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,504 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Sowerby Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from HX2 7JS.
Sowerby Bridge near HX2 7JS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Crow Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | West View Park | Medium | Walking directions to West View Park |
| 0.4 mi | Willow Park | Small | Walking directions to Willow 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 7JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | 11, Woodland Drive, Halifax, HX2 7JR | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 10, Willowfield Avenue, Halifax, HX2 7NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 18, Willowfield Avenue, Halifax, HX2 7NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 8, Heston House, Halifax, HX2 7LB | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 46, Willowfield Road, Halifax, HX2 7JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £242,000 |
In the HX2 7JS postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 7JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7JS, 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 7JS records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around HX2 7JS in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to HX2 7JS, including Warley Road Primary Academy (Good), Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Good) and Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX2 7JS is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,147 m away.
HX2 7JS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,504 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 7JS 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).