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.
HOLMSIDE HALL ROAD, HX1 5PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMSIDE HALL ROAD, HX1 5PA.
180
43
£ 25,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's CofE School
Beech Hill School
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Lee Mount Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Trinity Academy Akroydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bombay Royale0.8 km
- Travis House0.8 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: HX15PA · Data under Open Government Licence