HX1 1UP is an up-and-coming urban area on Town Hall Street East, 0.4km from Blackledge in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX1 1UP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.
Safety: Crime rates are high (503 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £48k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1UP are sourced from Output Area E00178718 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWN HALL STREET EAST, HX1 1UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN HALL STREET EAST, HX1 1UP.
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38
£ 29,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HX1 1UP has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 1UP. The average age is 37.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 48,000
6 sales · Mean £ 51,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HX1 1UP are high at 503 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Beech Hill School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
St Augustine's CofE School
Trinity Academy Akroydon
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Lee Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- The Grain0.2 km
- Deli-cious0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Le Munch Bunch0.1 km
- Pizza Works Ltd0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Waterhouse & Mackintosh Homes Social Club0.6 km
- Cafe Passion0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Calderdale SmartMove0.5 km
- Cinnamon0.3 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Burton0.2 km
- Adam's Cafe Halifax0.3 km
- Ali Foodstore0.7 km
- B & M Bargains Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.5 km
- Travis House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.7 km
- The Grayston Unity0.1 km
- Upper George Hotel0.2 km
- Cookies0.1 km
- Plummet Line Hotel Halifax0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.6 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.6 km
- Brighouse5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Street 300.0 km
- Halifax Bus Station0.1 km
- Halifax Bus Station0.1 km
- Halifax Bus Station U0.1 km
- Halifax Bus Station T0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX11UP · Data under Open Government Licence