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HX2 9LP

Heathmoor Park Road

Illingworth and Mixenden

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Detailed insights for HX2 9LP

Overview

Postcode HX2 9LP 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 3 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
13.7%
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 the United Kingdom, 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

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% 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 9LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Mixenden near HX2 9LP 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
1,269.8 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
404
95.51%
Pakistani
7
1.65%
Irish
4
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.71%
Other White
2
0.47%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
67
19.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
19.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
16.86%
Apprenticeship
32
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
35.16%
Owns with a mortgage
57
31.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
17.03%
Other social rented
15
8.24%
Social rents from council
10
5.49%
Total households: 182

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 2026110, Heathmoor Park Road, Halifax, HX2 9LPTerracedFreehold£247,000
07 Nov 2025138, Heathmoor Park Road, Halifax, HX2 9LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,000
21 Oct 2025130, Heathmoor Park Road, Halifax, HX2 9LPTerracedFreehold£249,000
08 Aug 202594, Heathmoor Park Road, Halifax, HX2 9LPDetachedFreehold£263,500
28 Mar 2025168, Heathmoor Park Road, Halifax, HX2 9LPTerracedFreehold£248,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 9LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAbbey Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhitehill Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Whitley AP AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 9LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 9LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsKeighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HYWalking directions to Morrisons

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 9LP, 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 Introduced2005-05-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 9LP

Is HX2 9LP (Mixenden) safe?

The area around HX2 9LP 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 9LP?

The median sale price around HX2 9LP in Mixenden is £187,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX2 9LP?

There are 11 schools close to HX2 9LP, including Abbey Park Academy (Good), Whitehill Community Academy (Good) and The Whitley AP Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX2 9LP?

HX2 9LP 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 9LP (Mixenden) in Parliament and on the local council?

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