Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX1 1AF.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HX1 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 74% private renter occupancy, HX1 1AF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX1 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Blackledge in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HX1 1AF offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (455 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for HX1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00055407 (shared with 814 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 1AF. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near HX1 1AF are high at 455 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences595
Public order182
Shoplifting174
Anti-social behaviour163
Drugs83

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good292 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy

Good405 pupils0.9 km
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Beech Hill School

Good532 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's CofE School

Inadequate1.4 km
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Requires Improvement577 pupils1.4 km
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Savile Park Primary School

Good389 pupils1.5 km
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Salterhebble Junior and Infant School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Borough Munch0.2 km
  • All Fresh0.2 km
  • Burton0.2 km
  • Adam's Cafe Halifax0.1 km
  • Ali Foodstore0.9 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bow Legged With Brass0.3 km
  • The Latvian Club0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Shears Inn0.9 km
  • Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.7 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Crave Cafe And Tearooms0.9 km
  • Little Lotus Sushi0.3 km
  • Oceans Karahi Grill0.8 km
  • Red Squirrel Cafe0.5 km
  • Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)0.7 km
  • + 60 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Pearsons0.0 km
  • The Grain0.2 km
  • Deli-cious0.1 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Le Munch Bunch0.3 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bombay Royale0.5 km
  • Travis House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax0.2 km
  • Sowerby Bridge3.6 km
  • Brighouse5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Street 60.1 km
  • Horton Street 40.1 km
  • Horton Street 30.1 km
  • Horton Street 50.1 km
  • Market Street 130.1 km