Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLMSIDE HALL ROAD, HX1 5PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMSIDE HALL ROAD, HX1 5PA.

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Population

180

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 25,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX1 5PA 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HX1 5PA has a significant social housing presence — 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

HX1 5PA is an up-and-coming urban area on Holmside Hall Road, 0.8km from Lower Fold in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Halifax constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX1 5PA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 5PA are sourced from Output Area E00055276 (shared with 5 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 5PA. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian28.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HX1 5PA is above average at 115 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 offences270
Shoplifting123
Public order58
Other theft54
Anti-social behaviour44

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's CofE School

Inadequate0.2 km
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Beech Hill School

Good532 pupils0.4 km
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Mount Pellon Primary Academy

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Requires Improvement577 pupils0.8 km
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Lee Mount Primary School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good292 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Academy Akroydon

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Al Barkat Food Store0.6 km
  • Ali Foodstore0.4 km
  • Christians Together Calderdale0.8 km
  • Didar Mini Market0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bombay Royale0.8 km
  • Travis House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.6 km
  • The Grayston Unity0.9 km
  • Upper George Hotel0.9 km
  • Lee Mount Club0.9 km
  • Plummet Line Hotel Halifax0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Calderdale SmartMove1.0 km
  • Crown Cafe Sol0.9 km
  • E T Harvey Ltd1.0 km
  • Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent0.4 km
  • The Gathering Place0.8 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Hanayahs0.9 km
  • Kashmir Hot N Spicy0.9 km
  • Mac Moody's0.6 km
  • PFC0.6 km
  • Pizza Works Ltd0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax1.5 km
  • Sowerby Bridge2.9 km
  • Brighouse6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hanson Lane0.1 km
  • Hanson Lane0.1 km
  • Hanson Lane Bowman Grove0.1 km
  • Hanson Lane Bowman Grove0.1 km
  • Hanson Lane Milner St0.2 km