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HX4 8EJ

Green Lane

Greetland and Stainland

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Detailed insights for HX4 8EJ

Overview

Postcode HX4 8EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Greetland and Stainland area of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Greetland & Stainland area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greetland & Stainland is £56,067 per year. The median sale price in Greetland and Stainland is £212,500 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £174,500 and £290,625. The nearest station is Halifax, about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hullenedge Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Greetland & Stainland has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,600 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Greetland & Stainland has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Greetland & Stainland is £56,067 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from HX4 8EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Greetland & Stainland near HX4 8EJ 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX4 8EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHullenedge ParkLargeWalking directions to Hullenedge Park
0.2 miClay House ParkMediumWalking directions to Clay House Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
1,036.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.82(-1%)
Shoplifting
16.43(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.78(-11%)
Other theft
11.56(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.96(+27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
93%
Other White
5
2.06%
Chinese
4
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.65%
Other Asian
2
0.82%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
28.83%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.82%
No qualifications
40
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
33.1%
Owns outright
33
23.24%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.24%
Other social rented
13
9.15%
Social rents from council
11
7.75%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Greetland and Stainland

Median price: £212,500
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 164
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £291K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Greetland and Stainland area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greetland and Stainland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£350,000£277
Semi-Detached46£246,250£286
Terraced73£185,000£216
Flats12£173,500£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greetland and Stainland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greetland and Stainland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£151,750£164,750£150,000
2017£290,000£110,000£162,000£131,000
2018£300,000£146,000£190,000£130,000
2019£280,000£137,500£180,000£142,000
2020£315,000£126,500£190,000£155,000
2021£359,998£117,875£222,500£161,250
2022£384,000£126,750£210,000£165,000
2023£371,250£130,250£220,500£155,000
2024£425,000£137,500£215,000£171,750
2025£360,000£140,000£265,000£194,972
2026£440,000£173,500£206,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greetland and Stainland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greetland and Stainland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£179£174£140
2017£208£159£178£158
2018£226£193£194£161
2019£223£194£192£166
2020£258£200£214£174
2021£240£178£231£172
2022£294£186£239£188
2023£301£214£260£197
2024£326£181£251£202
2025£294£197£286£218
2026£225£195£251£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greetland and Stainland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greetland and Stainland in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX4 8EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX4 8EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2026Apartment 5, The Trading Post, 12, Green Lane, Halifax, HX4 8EHFlatsLeasehold£72,000
01 May 202667, Saddleworth Road, Halifax, HX4 8AGTerracedFreehold£85,000
28 Aug 202573 - 75, Saddleworth Road, Halifax, HX4 8AGOtherFreehold£215,000
21 Aug 2025Apartment 3, Kings Vale Apartments, Saddleworth Road, Halifax, HX4 8AGFlatsLeasehold£118,000
19 Sept 20256, Princess Street, Halifax, HX4 8DGTerracedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the HX4 8EJ postcode area, located within Greetland & Stainland, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX4 8EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWest Vale AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Brooksbank SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX4 8EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX4 8EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food8-10 Stainland Road, West Vale, Halifax, HX4 8ADWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco ExpressStainland Road, West Vale, Halifax, HX4 8ADWalking 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 HX4 8EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Alexander Bellenger

Greetland and Stainland - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

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)Greetland & StainlandE02002269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 026CE01010898
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about HX4 8EJ

Is HX4 8EJ (Greetland & Stainland) safe?

The area around HX4 8EJ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near HX4 8EJ?

The median sale price around HX4 8EJ in Greetland and Stainland is £212,500 (about £248 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX4 8EJ?

There are 8 schools close to HX4 8EJ, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, West Vale Academy (Good) and The Brooksbank School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX4 8EJ?

HX4 8EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX4 8EJ (Greetland & Stainland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HX4 8EJ is Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Alexander Bellenger (Liberal Democrats).