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. The average income per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Beechwood Park.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from HX2 8HG.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beechwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Beechwood Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £184,998 in Illingworth and Mixenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £276,000 | £2,990 |
| Flats | 2 | £110,000 | £2,056 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £195,000 | £2,516 |
| Terraced | 50 | £140,500 | £1,897 |
10 year median price trend in Illingworth and Mixenden
In the HX2 8HG postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Calderdale, HX2 8BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HX2 8HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shane David Taylor
Illingworth and Mixenden - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.