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.
HX2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX2 0AR.
284
39
£ 30,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Halifax Academy
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Warley Road Primary Academy
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
St Augustine's CofE School
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Street Hotel0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HX20AR · Data under Open Government Licence