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HX2 7LL

Orchard Close

Warley

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Overview

Postcode HX2 7LL is located in a major urban area, within the Warley 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Sowerby Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.6%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from HX2 7LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Sowerby Bridge near HX2 7LL 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 7LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sowerby Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX2 7LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrow Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Crow Wood Park
0.1 miWest View ParkMediumWalking directions to West View Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
4,253.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.99(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.09(-52%)
Other crime
3.41(+2%)
Vehicle crime
2.04(-64%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
87.45%
Pakistani
15
5.7%
Other White
11
4.18%
Irish
3
1.14%
Indian
2
0.76%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.17%
No qualifications
48
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.29%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25%
Other social rented
19
15.32%
Social rents from council
14
11.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Warley

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £220K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Warley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£335,000£279
Semi-Detached63£185,000£239
Terraced65£127,500£172
Flats3£57,500£94

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Warley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£140,000£80,875
2017£250,000£75,000£137,000£84,950
2018£270,000£102,000£140,689£80,000
2019£280,500£71,500£152,500£85,000
2020£242,000£63,500£152,250£88,000
2021£325,000£101,000£170,000£101,000
2022£340,000£50,000£185,000£107,500
2023£317,500£107,000£160,000£112,000
2024£351,000£76,500£183,500£116,000
2025£337,500£65,250£195,000£125,000
2026£500,000£106,000£180,000£142,505
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£167£111
2017£178£127£154£116
2018£181£163£162£112
2019£205£73£167£126
2020£218£112£172£119
2021£244£154£189£142
2022£251£83£218£146
2023£258£218£154
2024£280£139£222£159
2025£266£111£241£168
2026£294£139£231£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Warley in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025434, Burnley Road, Halifax, HX2 7LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000
01 Oct 2025453, Burnley Road, Halifax, HX2 7LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£308,000
25 Sept 202519, Woodcroft Grange, Halifax, HX2 7LQFlatsLeasehold£200,000
27 Mar 20255, Woodcroft Grange, Halifax, HX2 7LQFlatsLeasehold£225,000
31 Oct 2025Sandygate, Trimmingham Road, Halifax, HX2 7PXDetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the HX2 7LL postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miAll-throughThe Halifax AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby BridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 7LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 7LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's Local21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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

Local councillors

Ashley Evans

Warley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardWarleyE05001387
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sowerby BridgeE02002260
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 017AE01010975
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 7LL

Is HX2 7LL (Sowerby Bridge) safe?

The area around HX2 7LL 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.

What is the average house price near HX2 7LL?

The median sale price around HX2 7LL in Warley is £170,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX2 7LL?

There are 18 schools close to HX2 7LL, including Warley Road Primary Academy (Good), The Halifax Academy (Good) and Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX2 7LL?

The closest station to HX2 7LL is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX2 7LL?

HX2 7LL 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).

Who represents HX2 7LL (Sowerby Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 7LL is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashley Evans (Liberal Democrats).