HX2 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Road, 0.3km from Pellon in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Warley ward and the Halifax constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX2 0DQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX2 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00055433 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, HX2 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, HX2 0DQ.
284
39
£ 30,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX2 0DQ 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
With 47% social renting, HX2 0DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-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 0DQ. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 81,950
1 sales · Mean £ 81,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX2 0DQ is moderate at 67 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
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
The Halifax Academy
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Warley Road Primary Academy
St Augustine's CofE School
Lee Mount Primary School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Flying Sandwich0.5 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.6 km
- Spring Hall Store0.5 km
- Afzal Food Store0.7 km
- Highroad Well Shop0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bibi's Kitchen0.7 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.5 km
- PFC1.0 km
- Spice Hut0.5 km
- Summer Heywoods0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Jay's Corner Cafe0.3 km
- Pellon Baptist Church0.5 km
- Rosier Cakes0.8 km
- Mamma Marias0.5 km
- Treasured By Tanya0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pellon Social Club0.6 km
- Ada Social Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Street Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge2.3 km
- Halifax2.9 km
- Mytholmroyd5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Road Highroad Well Ln0.0 km
- Albert Road Highroad Well Ln0.0 km
- Albert Rd Albert Drive0.1 km
- Albert Rd Albert Drive0.1 km
- Rye Lane Bottom Ling Bob0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX20DQ · Data under Open Government Licence