Postcode HX3 6LG 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 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 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 110.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from HX3 6LG.
Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX3 6LG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Halifax | N/A | Walking directions to Halifax |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Akroyd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Akroyd Park |
| 0.4 mi | Duffy's Park | Small | Walking directions to Duffy's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Woodside Playground | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Playground |
Based on 173 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 | 42 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £161,250 |
10 year median price trend in Northowram and Shelf
In the HX3 6LG postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX3 6LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Charlestown Road, Calderdale, HX3 6AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Wade Street, Halifax, HX1 1SB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 83 Haley Hill, Halifax, HX3 6ED | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | All Souls' Road, Calderdale, HX3 6ED | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Local Gibbet | Crown Street, Calderdale, HX1 1TW | Walking directions to Local Gibbet |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.