HX1 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Lower Fold in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Skircoat ward and the Halifax constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX1 1BE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (389 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00178662 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX1 1BE.
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46
£ 29,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HX1 1BE is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 1BE. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HX1 1BE are high at 389 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Beech Hill School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
St Augustine's CofE School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Savile Park Primary School
The Crossley Heath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Borough Munch0.2 km
- All Fresh0.2 km
- Ali Halal Meat0.9 km
- Burton0.2 km
- Adam's Cafe Halifax0.2 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Bow Legged With Brass0.1 km
- The Latvian Club0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.5 km
- The Grayston Unity0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Little Lotus Sushi0.2 km
- Oceans Karahi Grill0.6 km
- Red Squirrel Cafe0.5 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)0.7 km
- Waterhouse & Mackintosh Homes Social Club0.3 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Pearsons0.2 km
- The Grain0.2 km
- Deli-cious0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.1 km
- Le Munch Bunch0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.2 km
- Travis House0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.5 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.4 km
- Brighouse5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Street 200.0 km
- Commercial Street 210.0 km
- Commercial Street 190.0 km
- King Edward Street0.1 km
- King Edward Street 70.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX11BE · Data under Open Government Licence