HX1 2LP is an up-and-coming urban area on Brocklyn Yard, 0.2km from Blackledge in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HX1 2LP 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (355 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 2LP are sourced from Output Area E00055407 (shared with 814 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROCKLYN YARD, HX1 2LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROCKLYN YARD, HX1 2LP.
310
35
£ 29,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 2LP 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
74% of homes in HX1 2LP are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 2LP. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HX1 2LP are high at 355 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Beech Hill School
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Savile Park Primary School
St Augustine's CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Cherrill Catering0.5 km
- Dan Benn0.3 km
- Hopwood Lane Mini Market0.8 km
- Lucy's Little Bake House Ltd0.2 km
- M & S Durkin0.3 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Plummet Line Hotel Halifax0.5 km
- Twilight0.5 km
- Yates Halifax0.5 km
- Cookies0.5 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only)0.5 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- All Pizzetto 20.3 km
- Angels Rest Cafe & Christian Bookshop0.5 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- C.R.E.A.M0.4 km
- Circle Lounge0.3 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Ed's Burritos0.3 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- Toppers Deli0.3 km
- Xin Ying0.7 km
- Get Stuffed0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.5 km
- Travis House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.2 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.6 km
- Brighouse5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street South Parade0.1 km
- Union Street Hall0.1 km
- Church Street South Parade0.1 km
- Union Street Hall0.1 km
- Horton Street 40.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX12LP · Data under Open Government Licence