Postcode HX3 7HX 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 43.5 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 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Northowram & Shelf has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Northowram & Shelf has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from HX3 7HX.
Northowram & Shelf near HX3 7HX 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £213,750 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 | 8 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £161,250 |
10 year median price trend in Northowram and Shelf
In the HX3 7HX postcode area, located within Northowram & Shelf, there are 3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.