Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROCKLYN YARD, HX1 2LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROCKLYN YARD, HX1 2LP.

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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 2LP 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

74% of homes in HX1 2LP are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 2LP is an up-and-coming urban area on Brocklyn Yard, 0.2km from Blackledge in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HX1 2LP 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (355 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 2LP 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 2LP. 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 2LP are high at 355 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 offences419
Shoplifting174
Public order122
Anti-social behaviour87
Criminal damage and arson66

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good292 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy

Good405 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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Beech Hill School

Good532 pupils1.1 km
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Salterhebble Junior and Infant School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Requires Improvement577 pupils1.4 km
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Savile Park Primary School

Good389 pupils1.5 km
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St Augustine's CofE School

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Cherrill Catering0.5 km
  • Dan Benn0.3 km
  • Hopwood Lane Mini Market0.8 km
  • Lucy's Little Bake House Ltd0.2 km
  • M & S Durkin0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Plummet Line Hotel Halifax0.5 km
  • Twilight0.5 km
  • Yates Halifax0.5 km
  • Cookies0.5 km
  • Shay Stadium Catering Ltd (Wet Sales Only)0.5 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • All Pizzetto 20.3 km
  • Angels Rest Cafe & Christian Bookshop0.5 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • C.R.E.A.M0.4 km
  • Circle Lounge0.3 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Ed's Burritos0.3 km
  • The Sandwich Shop0.4 km
  • Toppers Deli0.3 km
  • Xin Ying0.7 km
  • Get Stuffed0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bombay Royale0.5 km
  • Travis House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax0.2 km
  • Sowerby Bridge3.6 km
  • Brighouse5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street South Parade0.1 km
  • Union Street Hall0.1 km
  • Church Street South Parade0.1 km
  • Union Street Hall0.1 km
  • Horton Street 40.1 km