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HX2 9EH

Illingworth Road

Illingworth and Mixenden

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Detailed insights for HX2 9EH

Overview

Postcode HX2 9EH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mixenden is £37,964 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Mixenden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,300 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Mixenden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.3%

Approximately 39.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Mixenden is £37,964 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX2 9EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Mixenden near HX2 9EH 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
5,745.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.66(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.47(+225%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.77(+37%)
Burglary
11.15(+119%)
Public order
8.67(-2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
93.49%
Other White
12
4.11%
Pakistani
4
1.37%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
27.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.34%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30
24.59%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.59%
Other social rented
27
22.13%
Social rents from council
21
17.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Illingworth and Mixenden

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £240K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (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-Detached72£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 202514, Sturton Grove, Halifax, HX2 9EESemi-DetachedFreehold£70,000
26 Jun 2025130, Illingworth Road, Halifax, HX2 9EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
08 May 202622, Littlemoor Road, Halifax, HX2 9EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
20 Aug 202520, Littlemoor Gardens, Halifax, HX2 9EQTerracedFreehold£127,000
16 Jan 20267, Natty Fields Close, Halifax, HX2 9DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the HX2 9EH postcode area, located within Mixenden, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 9EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWhitehill Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAbbey Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Whitley AP AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 9EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 9EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterSchool Crescent, Calderdale, HX2 9QWWalking directions to Costcutter

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 9EH, 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)MixendenE02002245
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 002AE01010914
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 9EH

Is HX2 9EH (Mixenden) safe?

The area around HX2 9EH records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HX2 9EH?

The median sale price around HX2 9EH in Illingworth and Mixenden is £190,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX2 9EH?

There are 10 schools close to HX2 9EH, including Whitehill Community Academy (Good), Abbey Park Academy (Good) and The Whitley AP Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX2 9EH?

HX2 9EH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX2 9EH (Mixenden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 9EH 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).