Postcode HX2 7QB is located in a major urban area, within the Park 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 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 6.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from HX2 7QB.
King Cross near HX2 7QB 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 |
| 0.2 mi | West View Park | Medium | Walking directions to West View Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £112 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £235,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £115,000 | £142 |
| Terraced | 65 | £100,000 | £112 |
| Flats | 3 | £52,000 | £100 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £238,000 | £62,000 |
| 2017 | — | £93,500 | £60,500 |
| 2018 | £77,000 | £95,000 | £65,000 |
| 2019 | £82,950 | £110,000 | £62,000 |
| 2020 | £76,500 | £77,500 | £65,000 |
| 2021 | — | £115,000 | £73,000 |
| 2022 | £52,750 | £225,000 | £80,000 |
| 2023 | £182,000 | £95,000 | £76,250 |
| 2024 | £182,000 | £160,000 | £85,000 |
| 2025 | £45,000 | £65,000 | £82,750 |
| 2026 | £76,000 | £160,000 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £115 | £74 |
| 2017 | — | £110 | £70 |
| 2018 | £158 | £110 | £64 |
| 2019 | £148 | £111 | £76 |
| 2020 | £127 | £109 | £75 |
| 2021 | — | £148 | £80 |
| 2022 | £108 | £124 | £92 |
| 2023 | £318 | £121 | £90 |
| 2024 | £315 | £154 | £101 |
| 2025 | £93 | £89 | £100 |
| 2026 | £107 | £174 | £121 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 8, Bubwith Grove, Halifax, HX2 7PY | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 11, Mile Cross Gardens, Halifax, HX1 3UJ | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 21, Mile Cross Gardens, Halifax, HX1 3UJ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 23, Plane Tree Nest, Halifax, HX2 7PR | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 25, Plane Tree Nest, Halifax, HX2 7PR | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the HX2 7QB postcode area, located within King Cross, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 7QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Thrum Hall Lane, Halifax, HX1 4PG | Walking directions to Asda |
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 7QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shakir Saghir
Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HX2 7QB 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 7QB in Park is £100,000 (about £112 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to HX2 7QB, including Warley Road Primary Academy (Good), The Halifax Academy (Good) and Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX2 7QB is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,510 m away.
HX2 7QB 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 7QB is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shakir Saghir (Workers Party of Britain).