Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

SKIRCOAT ROAD, HX1 2RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIRCOAT ROAD, HX1 2RA.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences220
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson45
Drugs42
Burglary33

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy

Good405 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good292 pupils0.5 km
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Savile Park Primary School

Good389 pupils1.1 km
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Beech Hill School

Good532 pupils1.1 km
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Salterhebble Junior and Infant School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Requires Improvement577 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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The Crossley Heath School

Outstanding1155 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
hotel

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