Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

KING CROSS ROAD, HX1 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING CROSS ROAD, HX1 1EB.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 25,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HX1 1EB is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX1 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Cross Road, 0.6km from Lower Fold in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Halifax constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HX1 1EB offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for HX1 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00055413 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 1EB. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British16.8%
Asian / British Asian75.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 HX1 1EB is moderate at 59 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.

Violence and sexual offences215
Public order50
Other theft35
Criminal damage and arson34
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good292 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy

Good405 pupils0.4 km
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Requires Improvement577 pupils0.4 km
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Savile Park Primary School

Good389 pupils0.6 km
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St Augustine's CofE School

Inadequate0.8 km
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The Crossley Heath School

Outstanding1155 pupils0.8 km
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Beech Hill School

Good532 pupils0.9 km
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Warley Road Primary Academy

Good566 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Borough Munch1.0 km
  • All Fresh1.0 km
  • Parkinson Lane News0.4 km
  • Sayyam Food Store0.5 km
  • Ali Halal Meat0.7 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Bow Legged With Brass0.8 km
  • The Latvian Club0.7 km
  • The Oddys0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Acapulco Night Club0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Dovecotes Cakes0.7 km
  • Little Lotus Sushi1.0 km
  • Oceans Karahi Grill0.6 km
  • Jo Jo's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Browns1.0 km
  • + 45 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Frangoz0.7 km
  • Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station0.9 km
  • Bismillah House0.6 km
  • Dhesi Khana0.8 km
  • Greggs PLC0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Junction Hotel0.6 km
  • Bombay Royale0.6 km
  • Travis House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax1.2 km
  • Sowerby Bridge2.6 km
  • Brighouse6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • People's Park0.1 km
  • Parkinson Lane Calderdale College0.1 km
  • Parkinson Lane Calderdale College0.1 km
  • People's Park0.1 km
  • Swires Rd Westfield Street0.2 km