OLD WELL HEAD, HX1 2BN House Prices & Local Information

HX1 2BN is a mixed residential area on Old Well Head, 0.2km from Blackwall in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.

For families considering a move, HX1 2BN represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HX1 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00055421 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.