HX1 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolseley Terrace, 0.6km from Thrum Hall in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Halifax constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00055273 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOLSELEY TERRACE, HX1 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSELEY TERRACE, HX1 4BQ.
372
29
£ 25,900 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 4BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines HX1 4BQ — 74% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 4BQ. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,500
2 sales · Mean £ 72,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX1 4BQ is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's CofE School
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Beech Hill School
Lee Mount Primary School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
The Halifax Academy
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- A S Poultry0.9 km
- Al Barkat Food Store0.4 km
- Ali Foodstore0.7 km
- Didar Mini Market0.6 km
- Hal's Bakery1.0 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.9 km
- Lee Mount Club0.8 km
- Ada Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent0.2 km
- Ittefaq Catering0.6 km
- Miss Mary Sunderland0.9 km
- Helping Hands1.0 km
- Salem Methodist Luncheon Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Hanayahs0.9 km
- Kashmir Hot N Spicy0.9 km
- Mac Moody's0.6 km
- Mrs B's0.8 km
- PFC0.4 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Street Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax1.8 km
- Sowerby Bridge2.7 km
- Mytholmroyd6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hanson Lane Queens Rd0.1 km
- Hanson Ln Victoria Road0.1 km
- Hanson Ln Victoria Road0.1 km
- Hanson Lane Womersley St0.1 km
- Hanson Lane Bowman Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX14BQ · Data under Open Government Licence