Postcode HX3 6XN 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 Northowram & Shelf area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northowram & Shelf is £51,507 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Northowram & Shelf has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Northowram & Shelf has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northowram & Shelf is £51,507 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX3 6XN.
Northowram & Shelf near HX3 6XN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Northowram and Shelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £159,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £110,000 |
| Detached | 49 | £377,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northowram and Shelf
In the HX3 6XN postcode area, located within Northowram & Shelf, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for HX3 6XN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elaine Hey
Northowram and Shelf - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.