Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX1 1WB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX1 1WB.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX1 1WB 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HX1 1WB 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.

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

HX1 1WB 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 (733 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 1WB are sourced from Output Area E00055407 (shared with 814 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 1WB. 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

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near HX1 1WB are high at 733 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences524
Shoplifting210
Public order202
Anti-social behaviour187
Other theft70

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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Beech Hill School

Good532 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good292 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Academy Akroydon

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.4 km
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St Augustine's CofE School

Inadequate1.4 km
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Requires Improvement577 pupils1.6 km
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Lee Mount Primary School

Requires Improvement1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Catering Kitchen)1.0 km
  • Waterhouse & Mackintosh Homes Social Club0.7 km
  • Cafe Passion0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Cakes By Sami Lou0.9 km
  • + 62 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • The Grain0.2 km
  • Deli-cious0.3 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.4 km
  • Le Munch Bunch0.2 km
  • Pizza Works Ltd0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Burton0.2 km
  • Adam's Cafe Halifax0.3 km
  • Ali Foodstore0.9 km
  • B & M Bargains Ltd0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • + 39 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bombay Royale0.6 km
  • Travis House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.8 km
  • The Grayston Unity0.2 km
  • Upper George Hotel0.3 km
  • Cookies0.2 km
  • Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only)1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax0.5 km
  • Sowerby Bridge3.8 km
  • Brighouse5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Gaol Lane 290.0 km
  • Halifax Bus Station0.1 km
  • Halifax Bus Station F0.1 km
  • Halifax Bus Station0.1 km
  • Halifax Bus Station0.1 km