HX1 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Alexandra Street, 0.3km from Blackledge in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Skircoat ward and the Halifax constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX1 1BS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (507 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00178662 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA STREET, HX1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA STREET, HX1 1BS.
324
46
£ 29,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 1BS 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. HX1 1BS's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 26% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. 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 1BS. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HX1 1BS are high at 507 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
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Borough Munch0.2 km
- All Fresh0.2 km
- Ali Halal Meat0.9 km
- Burton0.2 km
- Adam's Cafe Halifax0.1 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bow Legged With Brass0.2 km
- The Latvian Club0.3 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
- Shears Inn1.0 km
- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.5 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Crave Cafe And Tearooms1.0 km
- Little Lotus Sushi0.2 km
- Oceans Karahi Grill0.6 km
- Red Squirrel Cafe0.5 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)0.7 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Pearsons0.2 km
- The Grain0.2 km
- Deli-cious0.1 km
- Dixy Chicken0.1 km
- Le Munch Bunch0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.3 km
- Travis House0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.4 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.4 km
- Brighouse5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Street 210.0 km
- Wards End 10.0 km
- Commercial Street 200.1 km
- Wards End 280.1 km
- King Edward Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX11BS · Data under Open Government Licence