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HX2 9LS

Heathmoor Close

Illingworth and Mixenden

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Detailed insights for HX2 9LS

Overview

Postcode HX2 9LS 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 2.8 miles away. There are 6 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
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from HX2 9LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Mixenden near HX2 9LS 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
5,057.9 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
255
96.96%
Irish
3
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.76%
Caribbean
1
0.38%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
24.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
53.23%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.1%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20266, Heathmoor Close, Halifax, HX2 9LSTerracedFreehold£125,000
22 May 202654, Heathmoor Park Road, Halifax, HX2 9LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
03 Mar 20261, Heathmoor Way, Halifax, HX2 9LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,500
27 Oct 202541, Heathmoor Way, Halifax, HX2 9LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
16 May 202567, Heathmoor Way, Halifax, HX2 9LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,150

Schools

In the HX2 9LS postcode area, located within Mixenden, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 9LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAbbey Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAsh Green Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhitehill Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 9LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 9LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsKeighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miMixenden Mini Mart6 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PEWalking directions to Mixenden Mini Mart
0.5 miTaylors Food Store8 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PEWalking directions to Taylors Food Store

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 9LS, 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 9LS

Is HX2 9LS (Mixenden) safe?

The area around HX2 9LS 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 9LS?

The median sale price around HX2 9LS 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 9LS?

There are 10 schools close to HX2 9LS, including Abbey Park Academy (Good), Ash Green Community Primary School (Good) and Whitehill Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX2 9LS?

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

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