Postcode HX3 7SU is located in a rural hamlet, 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.7 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 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Northowram & Shelf has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Northowram & Shelf has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 7SU.
Northowram & Shelf near HX3 7SU 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 1.7 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 7SU 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.