HX2 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Street, 0.3km from Pellon in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Warley ward and the Halifax constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX2 0BZ 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 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX2 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00055440 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM STREET, HX2 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM STREET, HX2 0BZ.
325
33
£ 30,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX2 0BZ 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
HX2 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BZ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX2 0BZ is moderate at 82 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
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
The Halifax Academy
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
St Augustine's CofE School
Warley Road Primary Academy
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Lee Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- A S Poultry0.8 km
- Al Barkat Food Store0.6 km
- Al Nowaz Superstore0.8 km
- Didar Mini Market0.9 km
- Flying Sandwich0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent0.7 km
- Mamma Marias0.7 km
- Miss Mary Sunderland0.8 km
- KLS Cakes0.5 km
- Ya Gobbin Again0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bibi's Kitchen0.6 km
- Mac Moody's0.9 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.6 km
- Mrs B's0.7 km
- PFC0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pellon Social Club1.0 km
- Ada Social Club0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Street Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge2.3 km
- Halifax2.5 km
- Mytholmroyd6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Road Spring Hall Ln0.1 km
- Albert Road Spring Hall Ln0.1 km
- Spring Hall Ln Hanson Lane0.1 km
- Albert Rd Albert View0.1 km
- Albert Road Spring Hall Ln0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX20BZ · Data under Open Government Licence