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HX3 8FA

Harley Head Avenue

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

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Detailed insights for HX3 8FA

Overview

Postcode HX3 8FA is located in a major urban area, within the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Hipperholme area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hipperholme is £57,985 per year. The nearest station is Brighouse, about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hipperholme Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Hipperholme has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,867 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hipperholme has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Hipperholme is £57,985 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX3 8FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hipperholme near HX3 8FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighouse located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX3 8FA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHipperholme ParkMediumWalking directions to Hipperholme Park

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
2,089.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.51(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-56%)
Public order
2.52(-71%)
Burglary
2.52(-51%)
Vehicle crime
2.52(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
468
94.35%
Other White
6
1.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.81%
Arab
4
0.81%
Chinese
3
0.6%
Total population: 496

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
37.01%
Level 3 (A level)
95
26.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.47%
No qualifications
23
6.5%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
124
64.92%
Owns outright
39
20.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
10.99%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.14%
Other social rented
1
0.52%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Median price£253,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)182
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £325K

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £1,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£407,500£319
Semi-Detached73£260,000£269
Terraced68£197,500£229
Flats9£107,500£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,450£102,750£157,750£151,960
2017£383,750£170,000£176,000£126,950
2018£342,500£87,150£188,000£141,250
2019£358,000£91,000£170,000£135,000
2020£331,500£94,250£192,750£161,000
2021£342,500£90,000£207,000£164,000
2022£440,000£90,000£239,800£175,000
2023£390,495£106,000£235,000£177,500
2024£399,995£97,000£240,000£179,748
2025£433,750£107,250£251,000£209,000
2026£405,000£108,750£258,500£171,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£119£189£156
2017£235£200£194£164
2018£250£155£196£170
2019£234£135£198£176
2020£251£142£201£157
2021£267£152£224£190
2022£273£145£265£216
2023£326£168£257£229
2024£328£148£277£219
2025£324£161£264£227
2026£243£166£277£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 8FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 8FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202637, Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, HX3 8FASemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
25 Jul 202567, Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, HX3 8FASemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
18 Jul 20255, Harley Head Avenue, Halifax, HX3 8FADetachedFreehold£355,000
04 Dec 20256, Asquith Mews, Halifax, HX3 8FNDetachedFreehold£340,000
11 Apr 20259, Sunderland Way, Halifax, HX3 8FJDetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the HX3 8FA postcode area, located within Hipperholme, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX3 8FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryTrinity Academy St Chad'sAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLightcliffe C of E Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX3 8FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX3 8FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressLeeds Road, Calderdale, HX3 8AAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HX3 8FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Andrew Robinson

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Josh Fenton-Glynn

Calder Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCalder ValleyE14001147
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HipperholmeE02002254
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 011AE01010904
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2013-10-01

Frequently asked questions about HX3 8FA

Is HX3 8FA (Hipperholme) safe?

The area around HX3 8FA records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HX3 8FA?

The median sale price around HX3 8FA in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe is £253,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX3 8FA?

There are 7 schools close to HX3 8FA, including Trinity Academy St Chad's (Good), Lightcliffe C of E Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX3 8FA?

HX3 8FA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX3 8FA (Hipperholme) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HX3 8FA is Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Andrew Robinson (Conservative and Unionist Party).