HX1 1UN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Blackledge in Halifax. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.
This is 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (583 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 1UN are sourced from Output Area E00055407 (shared with 814 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX1 1UN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX1 1UN.
310
35
£ 29,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 1UN 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 1UN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% 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 1UN. The average age is 35.2. 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 1UN are high at 583 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Beech Hill School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
St Augustine's CofE School
Trinity Academy Akroydon
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Lee Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)1.0 km
- Waterhouse & Mackintosh Homes Social Club0.6 km
- Cafe Passion0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Cakes By Sami Lou1.0 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- The Grain0.2 km
- Deli-cious0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Le Munch Bunch0.1 km
- Pizza Works Ltd0.5 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Burton0.2 km
- Adam's Cafe Halifax0.3 km
- Ali Foodstore0.8 km
- B & M Bargains Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.5 km
- Travis House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.7 km
- The Grayston Unity0.1 km
- Upper George Hotel0.2 km
- Cookies0.1 km
- Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only)1.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.5 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.7 km
- Brighouse5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Halifax Bus Station U0.0 km
- Halifax Bus Station0.0 km
- Halifax Bus Station T0.0 km
- Halifax Bus Station S0.0 km
- Halifax Bus Station R0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: HX11UN · Data under Open Government Licence