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HX3 0HB

Wakefield Gate

Sowerby Bridge

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Overview

Postcode HX3 0HB is located in a major urban area, within the Sowerby Bridge ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Savile Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Skircoat Moor.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Savile Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,782 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Savile Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from HX3 0HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Savile Park near HX3 0HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX3 0HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSkircoat MoorLargeWalking directions to Skircoat Moor

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
2,457.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.04(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.88(-38%)
Vehicle crime
5.92(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-31%)
Burglary
4.44(-13%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
84.81%
Pakistani
34
10.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.95%
Chinese
2
0.63%
Indian
2
0.63%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
26.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.44%
No qualifications
48
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
40.61%
Owns with a mortgage
47
28.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
18.79%
Other social rented
13
7.88%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.64%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Median price£167,430
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £238K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £167,430 (about £193 per square foot) in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £616,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£430,000£268
Semi-Detached31£245,000£253
Terraced95£153,000£169
Flats17£116,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sowerby Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,000£100,000£157,000£112,755
2017£289,995£65,000£183,998£99,950
2018£281,495£117,995£184,498£109,750
2019£307,500£102,625£194,995£111,500
2020£450,000£80,000£180,000£120,000
2021£355,000£100,750£192,000£130,000
2022£385,000£89,500£195,000£145,000
2023£490,000£129,250£207,500£136,500
2024£405,000£127,500£216,131£144,000
2025£430,000£116,000£245,000£145,000
2026£465,000£112,000£242,500£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£152£175£111
2017£196£102£173£116
2018£203£178£181£126
2019£200£147£186£123
2020£279£129£189£135
2021£254£143£203£139
2022£273£138£228£152
2023£298£186£215£159
2024£269£164£235£162
2025£275£179£260£166
2026£250£159£252£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sowerby Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 0HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 0HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 202541, Delph Hill Road, Halifax, HX2 7ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
19 Jun 202611, Delph Brow, Skircoat Moor Road, Halifax, HX3 0GZFlatsLeasehold£150,000
27 Jun 202567, Delph Hill Road, Halifax, HX2 7EETerracedFreehold£144,375
17 Apr 202553, Scarr Bottom Road, Halifax, HX2 7DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
13 Feb 2026The Medlow, Master Lane, Halifax, HX2 7EWDetachedFreehold£580,000

Schools

In the HX3 0HB postcode area, located within Savile Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX3 0HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Crossley Heath SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySavile Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryParkinson Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX3 0HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX3 0HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miTescoHaugh Shaw Road, Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3TUWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miBuckwell News Ltd98 Free School Lane, Halifax, HX1 2XEWalking directions to Buckwell News Ltd

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 HX3 0HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam David Wilkinson

Sowerby Bridge - 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
WardSowerby BridgeE05001384
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Savile ParkE02002259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 016BE01010970
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX3 0HB

Is HX3 0HB (Savile Park) safe?

The area around HX3 0HB records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HX3 0HB?

The median sale price around HX3 0HB in Sowerby Bridge is £167,430 (about £193 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX3 0HB?

There are 15 schools close to HX3 0HB, including The Crossley Heath School (Good), Savile Park Primary School (Good) and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX3 0HB?

HX3 0HB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,782 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX3 0HB (Savile Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX3 0HB is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam David Wilkinson (Labour Party).