Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX2 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX2 0AR.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX2 0AR 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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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 47% social renting, HX2 0AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HX2 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Highroad Well in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Warley ward and the Halifax constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX2 0AR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HX2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00055433 (shared with 7 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 HX2 0AR. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around HX2 0AR is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences172
Anti-social behaviour37
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson26
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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The Halifax Academy

Good1420 pupils0.1 km
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Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good346 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School

Good166 pupils0.7 km
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Warley Road Primary Academy

Good566 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Pellon Primary Academy

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's CofE School

Inadequate1.2 km
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Bolton Brow Primary Academy

Good230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • A S Poultry0.8 km
  • Al Barkat Food Store0.9 km
  • Al Nowaz Superstore0.6 km
  • Flying Sandwich0.2 km
  • Ghafoor Food Store1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bibi's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Mexi Bean Express0.1 km
  • Mrs B's0.7 km
  • PFC0.8 km
  • Spice Hut0.2 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Mamma Marias0.9 km
  • Miss Mary Sunderland0.8 km
  • KLS Cakes0.4 km
  • Ya Gobbin Again1.0 km
  • Jay's Corner Cafe0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • New Street Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ada Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge1.9 km
  • Halifax2.8 km
  • Mytholmroyd5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Golden Lion Inn0.0 km
  • Golden Lion Inn0.1 km
  • Gibbet Street Thackray St0.1 km
  • Golden Lion Inn0.1 km
  • Sandhall Lane0.1 km