Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

WELLESLEY PARK, HX2 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLESLEY PARK, HX2 0BA.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in HX2 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX2 0BA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HX2 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00055440 (shared with 13 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 0BA. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.5%
Asian / British Asian30.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around HX2 0BA is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences229
Public order39
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft23

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 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Pellon Primary Academy

Good340 pupils0.6 km
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Warley Road Primary Academy

Good566 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's CofE School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Requires Improvement577 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

Good120 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • A S Poultry0.7 km
  • Al Barkat Food Store0.7 km
  • Al Nowaz Superstore0.6 km
  • Didar Mini Market1.0 km
  • Flying Sandwich0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Raven Street Youth & Comm Cent0.9 km
  • Mamma Marias0.8 km
  • Miss Mary Sunderland0.7 km
  • KLS Cakes0.4 km
  • Ya Gobbin Again0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Bibi's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Mac Moody's0.9 km
  • Mexi Bean Express0.3 km
  • Mrs B's0.6 km
  • PFC0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Pellon Social Club1.0 km
  • Ada Social Club0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • New Street Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge2.0 km
  • Halifax2.6 km
  • Mytholmroyd5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Gibbet Street West View Ave0.1 km
  • Spring Hall Lane Spring Hall Place0.2 km
  • Gibbet Street West View Ave0.2 km
  • Spring Hall Lane Spring Grove0.2 km
  • Gibbet Street Thackray St0.2 km