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HX2 8HG

Mason Green

Illingworth and Mixenden

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Detailed insights for HX2 8HG

Overview

Postcode HX2 8HG is located in a major urban area, within the Illingworth and Mixenden ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wheatley & Ovenden West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Beechwood Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.6%

Approximately 32.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from HX2 8HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX2 8HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeechwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Beechwood Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
2,051.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
89.97(+927%)
Violence and sexual offences
77.12(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.56(+170%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.71(+94%)
Other theft
16.71(+151%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
89.88%
Other White
17
5.21%
Irish
5
1.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.23%
Chinese
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
32.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
15.48%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
29.46%
Owns outright
23
17.83%
Social rents from council
22
17.05%
Other social rented
20
15.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.73%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Illingworth and Mixenden

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £240K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £216 per square foot) in Illingworth and Mixenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Illingworth and Mixenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£319,000£286
Semi-Detached73£195,000£236
Terraced51£138,000£177
Flats1£60,000£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Illingworth and Mixenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Illingworth and Mixenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,750£100,000£123,000£80,000
2017£193,000£91,000£130,050£93,000
2018£165,000£111,750£135,000£100,000
2019£245,000£53,500£152,250£113,750
2020£225,000£78,995£137,000£104,000
2021£290,000£74,145£165,750£121,750
2022£244,998£92,000£166,995£142,500
2023£268,000£80,750£173,500£131,500
2024£273,750£110,750£183,500£130,500
2025£271,250£115,000£195,000£136,000
2026£444,508£60,000£195,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Illingworth and Mixenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Illingworth and Mixenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£109£141£95
2017£184£141£150£124
2018£180£174£148£123
2019£210£84£167£146
2020£197£123£175£139
2021£222£117£195£153
2022£241£144£208£163
2023£284£139£202£159
2024£265£158£216£164
2025£301£191£230£176
2026£281£119£246£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Illingworth and Mixenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Illingworth and Mixenden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 8HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 8HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202531, Keighley Drive, Halifax, HX2 8HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000
05 Jun 202613, Myrtle Drive, Halifax, HX2 8HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
30 May 20259, Myrtle Gardens, Halifax, HX2 8HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
30 Apr 202626, Myrtle Avenue, Halifax, HX2 8HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
19 Dec 202543, Myrtle Avenue, Halifax, HX2 8HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500

Schools

In the HX2 8HG postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 8HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMoorside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDean Field Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 8HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 8HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsKeighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miTesco ExpressProspect Place, Calderdale, HX2 8BBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shane David Taylor

Illingworth and Mixenden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wheatley & Ovenden WestE02002248
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 005AE01010916
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 8HG

Is HX2 8HG (Wheatley & Ovenden West) safe?

The area around HX2 8HG records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HX2 8HG?

The median sale price around HX2 8HG in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £187,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX2 8HG?

There are 9 schools close to HX2 8HG, including Moorside Community Primary School (Good), Dean Field Community Primary School (Good) and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX2 8HG?

HX2 8HG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX2 8HG (Wheatley & Ovenden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 8HG is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shane David Taylor (Labour Party).