HX3 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Walk, 0.5km from Shawhill in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Skircoat ward and the Halifax constituency.
For families considering a move, HX3 0AJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HX3 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00055289 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY WALK, HX3 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY WALK, HX3 0AJ.
311
39
£ 45,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HX3 0AJ — age 39, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX3 0AJ. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,000
23 sales · Mean £ 166,049
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 151,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX3 0AJ has low crime rates — 41 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
Siddal Primary School
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Ravenscliffe High School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Savile Park Primary School
The Crossley Heath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Buckwells News Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Halifax Food Assembly Extra0.6 km
- Savile Park Off-Lic0.9 km
- Skircoat Green Post Office0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Shears Inn0.4 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.2 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only)0.6 km
- Siddal Place Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lippylicious Cakes0.6 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)0.6 km
- Cakes By Sami Lou0.9 km
- Jenny's0.8 km
- Crave Cafe And Tearooms0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Coffee On The Bean (Halifax) Ltd0.8 km
- The Old Bakehouse0.9 km
- Baxters Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Casa Pizza II0.9 km
- Hirds Family Fisheries0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kirk Lea Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax1.2 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.3 km
- Brighouse5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Spring Hall0.1 km
- Spring Hall0.2 km
- Coronation Road0.2 km
- Heath Rd Heath Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HX30AJ · Data under Open Government Licence