HX2 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellesley Park, 0.2km from Highroad Well in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Warley ward and the Halifax constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX2 0BA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX2 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00055440 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLESLEY PARK, HX2 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLESLEY PARK, HX2 0BA.
325
33
£ 30,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX2 0BA 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 40% of tenure in HX2 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX2 0BA. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX2 0BA is moderate at 69 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
The Halifax Academy
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Warley Road Primary Academy
St Augustine's CofE School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- A S Poultry0.7 km
- Al Barkat Food Store0.7 km
- Al Nowaz Superstore0.6 km
- Didar Mini Market1.0 km
- Flying Sandwich0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent0.9 km
- Mamma Marias0.8 km
- Miss Mary Sunderland0.7 km
- KLS Cakes0.4 km
- Ya Gobbin Again0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bibi's Kitchen0.3 km
- Mac Moody's0.9 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.3 km
- Mrs B's0.6 km
- PFC0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pellon Social Club1.0 km
- Ada Social Club0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Street Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge2.0 km
- Halifax2.6 km
- Mytholmroyd5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Gibbet Street West View Ave0.1 km
- Spring Hall Lane Spring Hall Place0.2 km
- Gibbet Street West View Ave0.2 km
- Spring Hall Lane Spring Grove0.2 km
- Gibbet Street Thackray St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX20BA · Data under Open Government Licence