HX1 5PW is an up-and-coming urban area on Baines Street, 0.8km from Thrum Hall in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Halifax constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HX1 5PW offers 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 multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.7% 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 5PW are sourced from Output Area E00055267 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAINES STREET, HX1 5PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAINES STREET, HX1 5PW.
436
32
£ 25,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 5PW 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 5PW — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 41.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 5PW. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 71,500
4 sales · Mean £ 66,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX1 5PW is above average at 119 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
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Beech Hill School
Lee Mount Primary School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
The Halifax Academy
Trinity Academy Akroydon
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Al Barkat Food Store0.6 km
- Ali Foodstore0.6 km
- Didar Mini Market0.7 km
- Hopwood Mini Market0.9 km
- Madni Food Store0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.9 km
- Lee Mount Club0.7 km
- Ada Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent0.3 km
- Ittefaq Catering0.5 km
- Helping Hands0.9 km
- Salem Methodist Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Jay's Corner Cafe1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Hanayahs1.0 km
- Kashmir Hot N Spicy1.0 km
- Mac Moody's0.7 km
- Mrs B's1.0 km
- PFC0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax1.7 km
- Sowerby Bridge2.9 km
- Mytholmroyd6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Violet Street North0.1 km
- Pellon Lane Plymouth Grove0.1 km
- Pellon Lane Victor Ter0.2 km
- Hanson Ln Victoria Road0.2 km
- Pellon Lane Victor Ter0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX15PW · Data under Open Government Licence