HX2 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gibbet Street, 0.2km from Highroad Well in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Warley ward and the Halifax constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX2 0AL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00055433 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIBBET STREET, HX2 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBBET STREET, HX2 0AL.
284
39
£ 30,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX2 0AL 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
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in HX2 0AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX2 0AL. The average age is 38.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,000
6 sales · Mean £ 76,166
Flat
£ 63,250
2 sales · Mean £ 63,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX2 0AL has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Halifax Academy
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Warley Road Primary Academy
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Trinity Academy Grammar
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Angie's Kitchen0.2 km
- Spring Hall Store0.5 km
- A S Poultry0.9 km
- Al Barkat Food Store1.0 km
- Al Nowaz Superstore0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Jay's Corner Cafe0.5 km
- Mamma Marias1.0 km
- Miss Mary Sunderland0.9 km
- KLS Cakes0.4 km
- Ya Gobbin Again1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Golden Dragon0.2 km
- Highroad Fisheries And Chicken Bar0.1 km
- Stretchgate Fisheries0.7 km
- Bibi's Kitchen0.3 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Street Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ada Social Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.8 km
- Halifax2.9 km
- Mytholmroyd5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sandhall Lane0.0 km
- Golden Lion Inn0.1 km
- Golden Lion Inn0.1 km
- Golden Lion Inn0.1 km
- Gibbet Street Thackray St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX20AL · Data under Open Government Licence