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HX2 9RH

Occupation Lane

Illingworth and Mixenden

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Overview

Postcode HX2 9RH 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 Illingworth & Ogden area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Illingworth & Ogden is £48,582 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 2.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Beechwood Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Illingworth & Ogden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Illingworth & Ogden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.6%

Approximately 45.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Illingworth & Ogden is £48,582 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Illingworth & Ogden near HX2 9RH 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX2 9RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeechwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Beechwood Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
4,386.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.46(+111%)
Public order
26.14(+196%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.99(+98%)
Other theft
10.46(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.15(-36%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
85.71%
Other White
22
6.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.13%
Irish
6
1.82%
Pakistani
5
1.52%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
30.86%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
30.88%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.53%
Owns outright
21
15.44%
Social rents from council
20
14.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.03%
Total households: 136

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 9RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 20263, Occupation Lane, Halifax, HX2 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£128,000
27 Oct 20254, Occupation Lane, Halifax, HX2 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 May 202511, Moor Bottom Road, Halifax, HX2 9SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
29 Apr 202518, Moor Bottom Road, Halifax, HX2 9SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
11 Apr 202553, Moor Bottom Road, Halifax, HX2 9SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£213,000

Schools

In the HX2 9RH postcode area, located within Illingworth & Ogden, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 9RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Whitley AP AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryWhitehill Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe North Halifax Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 9RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 9RH, 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)Illingworth & OgdenE02002244
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 001BE01010912
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 9RH

Is HX2 9RH (Illingworth & Ogden) safe?

The area around HX2 9RH records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.

What is the average house price near HX2 9RH?

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

What schools are near HX2 9RH?

There are 10 schools close to HX2 9RH, including The Whitley AP Academy, Whitehill Community Academy (Good) and The North Halifax Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX2 9RH?

HX2 9RH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX2 9RH (Illingworth & Ogden) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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