HX1 4HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westbury Place, 0.4km from Thrum Hall in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Halifax constituency.
For families considering a move, HX1 4HR represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% 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 rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.0% year-on-year. 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 4HR are sourced from Output Area E00055435 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTBURY PLACE, HX1 4HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBURY PLACE, HX1 4HR.
349
28
£ 30,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 4HR 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 4HR — 78% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 4HR. The average age is 28.2. 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 crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 81,500
4 sales · Mean £ 82,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX1 4HR has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Warley Road Primary Academy
The Halifax Academy
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Angie's Kitchen0.3 km
- Spring Hall Store0.5 km
- Parkinson Lane News0.9 km
- Sayyam Food Store0.8 km
- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Oddys0.9 km
- Ada Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dovecotes Cakes0.9 km
- Jay's Corner Cafe0.7 km
- Whats 4 Dessert?0.9 km
- Seize Cafe0.6 km
- Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Frangoz0.9 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Highroad Fisheries And Chicken Bar0.5 km
- Birds Nest0.9 km
- Brooklyn Burgers0.9 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Junction Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.7 km
- Halifax2.5 km
- Mytholmroyd6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Warley Rd Hopwood Lane0.1 km
- Hopwood Lane Top0.1 km
- Hopwood Lane Top0.1 km
- Warley Rd Hopwood Lane0.1 km
- Spring Hall Ln Mile Cross Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX14HR · Data under Open Government Licence