HX1 1DD is an up-and-coming urban area on Southgate, 0.2km from Blackledge in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HX1 1DD 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (516 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00055407 (shared with 814 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHGATE, HX1 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, HX1 1DD.
310
35
£ 29,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 1DD 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.
Area Character
HX1 1DD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 1DD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HX1 1DD are high at 516 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
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
St Augustine's CofE School
Savile Park Primary School
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Borough Munch0.2 km
- All Fresh0.2 km
- Burton0.2 km
- Adam's Cafe Halifax0.1 km
- Ali Foodstore0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bow Legged With Brass0.2 km
- The Latvian Club0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
- Shears Inn0.9 km
- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Crave Cafe And Tearooms0.9 km
- Little Lotus Sushi0.2 km
- Oceans Karahi Grill0.7 km
- Red Squirrel Cafe0.6 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)0.6 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Pearsons0.1 km
- The Grain0.2 km
- Deli-cious0.1 km
- Dixy Chicken0.1 km
- Le Munch Bunch0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.3 km
- Travis House0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.3 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.5 km
- Brighouse5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wards End 280.0 km
- Wards End 10.1 km
- Horton Street 30.1 km
- Albion Street 90.1 km
- King Edward Street 80.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX11DD · Data under Open Government Licence