Postcode HX3 6JB is located in a major urban area, within the Northowram and Shelf ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Central Halifax & Boothtown area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £29,500 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Akroyd Park.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £29,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX3 6JB.
Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX3 6JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Akroyd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Akroyd Park |
| 0.3 mi | Akroyd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Akroyd Park |
| 0.4 mi | Woodside Playground | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Playground |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Northowram and Shelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £349,250 |
| Flats | 12 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £162,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northowram and Shelf
In the HX3 6JB postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX3 6JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | All Souls' Road, Calderdale, HX3 6ED | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 83 Haley Hill, Halifax, HX3 6ED | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.