HX2 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West View Drive, 0.3km from Highroad Well in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Warley ward and the Halifax constituency.
For families considering a move, HX2 0BD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX2 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00055446 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST VIEW DRIVE, HX2 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW DRIVE, HX2 0BD.
221
39
£ 30,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX2 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HX2 0BD has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX2 0BD. The average age is 38.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 84,500
18 sales · Mean £ 93,527
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX2 0BD is moderate at 70 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
Warley Road Primary Academy
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
St Augustine's CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Angie's Kitchen0.0 km
- Spring Hall Store0.4 km
- A S Poultry0.6 km
- Al Barkat Food Store0.8 km
- Al Nowaz Superstore0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Jay's Corner Cafe0.5 km
- Seize Cafe0.9 km
- Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent1.0 km
- Miss Mary Sunderland0.6 km
- KLS Cakes0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Golden Dragon0.1 km
- Highroad Fisheries And Chicken Bar0.2 km
- Stretchgate Fisheries0.8 km
- Bibi's Kitchen0.1 km
- Hanayahs1.0 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Street Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ada Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.8 km
- Halifax2.7 km
- Mytholmroyd5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gibbet Street West View Ave0.1 km
- Gibbet Street Thackray St0.1 km
- Warley Road0.1 km
- Golden Lion Inn0.1 km
- Golden Lion Inn0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX20BD · Data under Open Government Licence