HX1 2RA is an active urban area on Skircoat Road, 0.2km from Stoney Royd in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Halifax constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HX1 2RA offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HX1 2RA are sourced from Output Area E00055420 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIRCOAT ROAD, HX1 2RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIRCOAT ROAD, HX1 2RA.
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37
£ 35,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 2RA 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 2RA is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 2RA. The average age is 36.6. 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 around HX1 2RA is above average at 119 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
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Savile Park Primary School
Beech Hill School
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
The Crossley Heath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Borough Munch0.5 km
- All Fresh0.5 km
- Vue Cinema Halifax0.8 km
- Buckwells News Ltd0.8 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bow Legged With Brass0.5 km
- The Latvian Club0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Acapulco Night Club0.7 km
- Bierkeller0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Crave Cafe And Tearooms0.6 km
- Little Lotus Sushi0.6 km
- Oceans Karahi Grill0.9 km
- Red Squirrel Cafe0.9 km
- Browns0.5 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Pearsons0.5 km
- All Pizzetto0.4 km
- Bismillah House0.8 km
- Food Therapy0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.5 km
- Travis House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax0.5 km
- Sowerby Bridge3.3 km
- Brighouse5.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Shay Stadium0.0 km
- The Shay Stadium0.1 km
- Savile Road Old Bell Court0.2 km
- Union Street Heath View St0.2 km
- Portland Place St Johns Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX12RA · Data under Open Government Licence