Postcode HX3 7QL 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 high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northowram & Shelf is £51,507 per year. The nearest station is Low Moor located about 2.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Shelf Hall Park.
Northowram & Shelf has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Northowram & Shelf has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from HX3 7QL.
Northowram & Shelf near HX3 7QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Low Moor located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shelf Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Shelf Hall Park |
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 7QL postcode area, located within Northowram & Shelf, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX3 7QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Carr House Road, Halifax, HX3 7RJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.