HX3 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Elm Gardens, 0.3km from Shawhill in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Skircoat ward and the Halifax constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.
Census 2021 statistics for HX3 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00055315 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM GARDENS, HX3 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GARDENS, HX3 0AB.
300
42
£ 45,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX3 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HX3 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX3 0AB. The average age is 42.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
4 sales · Mean £ 230,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX3 0AB has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Savile Park Primary School
Siddal Primary School
The Crossley Heath School
Ravenscliffe High School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kirk Lea Guest House0.7 km
- Bombay Royale1.0 km
- Travis House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Crave Cafe And Tearooms0.4 km
- Jenny's0.6 km
- QFC0.9 km
- The Next Step Trust1.0 km
- Lippylicious Cakes0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Shears Inn0.4 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.4 km
- Plummet Line Hotel Halifax1.0 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only)0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- All Pizzetto1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Pizza Works Ltd1.0 km
- Baxters Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Tian Tian Eat0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Buckwells News Ltd0.6 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- MACE Bell Hall Covenience Store0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- B & M Bargains Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.9 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.2 km
- Brighouse5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Free School Lane Hazelwood Court0.1 km
- Free School Lane Skircoat Rd0.1 km
- Heath Rd Free School Lane0.1 km
- Spring Hall0.2 km
- First Bus Depot0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX30AB · Data under Open Government Licence