HX1 1HU is an up-and-coming urban area on Central Street, 0.3km from Lower Fold in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HX1 1HU offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (445 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00178714 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL STREET, HX1 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL STREET, HX1 1HU.
139
32
£ 29,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 1HU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
HX1 1HU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 89% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 1HU. The average age is 31.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HX1 1HU are high at 445 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
Beech Hill School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
St Augustine's CofE School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Trinity Academy Akroydon
Savile Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Borough Munch0.2 km
- All Fresh0.2 km
- Ali Halal Meat0.7 km
- Burton0.2 km
- Adam's Cafe Halifax0.3 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bow Legged With Brass0.1 km
- The Latvian Club0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.5 km
- The Grayston Unity0.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Little Lotus Sushi0.2 km
- Oceans Karahi Grill0.5 km
- Red Squirrel Cafe0.4 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)0.9 km
- Waterhouse & Mackintosh Homes Social Club0.5 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station0.9 km
- Pearsons0.4 km
- The Grain0.2 km
- Deli-cious0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.3 km
- Travis House0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.6 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.4 km
- Brighouse6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crown Street 180.0 km
- Waterhouse Street 170.1 km
- Pellon Lane Chapel Town0.1 km
- George Street 230.1 km
- George Street 240.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX11HU · Data under Open Government Licence