Postcode HX2 8RS 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 Mixenden area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mixenden is £37,964 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 2.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mixenden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Mixenden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mixenden is £37,964 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX2 8RS.
Mixenden near HX2 8RS 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Illingworth and Mixenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £482,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £142,750 |
10 year median price trend in Illingworth and Mixenden
In the HX2 8RS postcode area, located within Mixenden, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 8RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mixenden Mini Mart | 6 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Mixenden Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Taylors Food Store | 8 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Taylors Food Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.