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HX3 8LE

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Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Calderdale

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Calderdale / Hipperholme / Hipperholme and Lightcliffe / HX3 8LE

Overview

Postcode HX3 8LE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hipperholme is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Hipperholme has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hipperholme has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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 of residents in Hipperholme is £46,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from HX3 8LE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
1,385.2 per km²

Demographics

British
297
97.06%
Other
2
0.65%
Other White
2
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Other Black
1
0.33%
Total population: 306

Housing

Owns outright
61
45.86%
Owns with a mortgage
49
36.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.28%
Other social rented
7
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £730,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£396,998
Flats13£99,500
Semi-Detached58£238,500
Terraced40£194,750

10 years price trend in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Schools

In the HX3 8LE postcode area, located within Hipperholme, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHipperholme Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryLightcliffe C of E Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miHeadlandsCalderdale, HX3 8LE
0.3 miCo-op FoodCalderdale, HX3 8LT
0.4 miTesco ExpressLeeds Road, Calderdale, HX3 8AA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.