HX1 Postcode District
HX1 is one of 4 Postcode Districts for the Halifax Post town in West Yorkshire
The HX1 postcode district is located in the HX Halifax postal area, HX1 has a population of 25,820 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.66 square miles (4.29 square kilometres or 1,060.07 acres).
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District overview
In the HX1 postcode district in West Yorkshire, the primary settlement is Halifax. Additionally, there are other significant settlements including Brunswick Industrial Estate, King Cross, and Pellon. The most significant post town in this district is Halifax, which is located in the county of West Yorkshire in England.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector HX1 1, covers Halifax in West Yorkshire.
The sector HX1 2, covers Halifax in West Yorkshire.
The sector HX1 3, covers Halifax in West Yorkshire.
The sector HX1 4, covers Halifax in West Yorkshire.
The sector HX1 5, covers Halifax in West Yorkshire.
The sector HX1 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are ELLAND, HALIFAX, SOWERBY BRIDGE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Calderdale District (B) area with a total of 911 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sowerby Bridge | 2.85 | WSW |
| Elland | 2.93 | SSE |
| Brighouse | 3.85 | ESE |
| Hebden Bridge | 5.93 | WNW |
| Huddersfield | 6.49 | SE |
| Cleckheaton | 6.55 | E |
| Bradford | 6.85 | NE |
| Liversedge | 7.20 | E |
| Mirfield | 7.96 | ESE |
| Heckmondwike | 8.21 | E |
| Shipley | 8.71 | NNE |
| Bingley | 8.81 | N |
| Meltham | 8.98 | S |
| Todmorden | 9.23 | W |
| Batley | 9.83 | E |
| Pudsey | 10.08 | ENE |
| Baildon | 10.15 | NNE |
| Keighley | 10.24 | N |
| Dewsbury | 10.27 | ESE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 841
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALIFAX | HALIFAX | HX1 2 | 203 |
| HALIFAX | HALIFAX | HX1 3 | 190 |
| HALIFAX | HALIFAX | HX1 4 | 173 |
| HALIFAX | HALIFAX | HX1 5 | 141 |
| HALIFAX | HALIFAX | HX1 1 | 124 |
| HALIFAX | HALIFAX | HX1 4 | 5 |
| Brunswick Industrial Estate | HALIFAX | HX1 2 | 2 |
| King Cross | HALIFAX | HX1 3 | 1 |
| Pellon | HALIFAX | HX1 4 | 1 |
| Pellon | HALIFAX | HX1 4 | 1 |
Street list for HX1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| RICHMOND CLOSE | 661 |
| RUSSELL STREET | 651 |
| SILVER STREET | 303 |
| HORNE STREET | 267 |
| OLD COCK YARD | 250 |
| TOWN HALL STREET EAST | 250 |
| ALBION STREET | 214 |
| WINDING ROAD | 206 |
| NEW ROAD | 185 |
| NEW ROAD | 185 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6177 |
| Public order | 1640 |
| Shoplifting | 1477 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1073 |
| Drugs | 1028 |
| Other theft | 867 |
| Burglary | 529 |
| Vehicle crime | 489 |
| Other crime | 437 |
| Theft from the person | 182 |
| Possession of weapons | 174 |
| Robbery | 166 |
| Bicycle theft | 37 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOROUGH MARKET | HALIFAX | 89 | HX1 1DZ | View map | |
| QUEENS ROAD | HALIFAX | 75 | HX1 4NE | View map | |
| KING CROSS ROAD | HALIFAX | 66 | HX1 3JP | View map | |
| PIECE HALL | HALIFAX | 45 | HX1 1RE | View map | |
| GIBBET STREET | HALIFAX | 35 | HX1 4LT | View map | |
| CROWN STREET | HALIFAX | 29 | HX1 1TT | View map | |
| WOOLSHOPS | HALIFAX | 26 | HX1 1RU | View map | |
| MARKET STREET | HALIFAX | 25 | HX1 1PB | View map | |
| COMMERCIAL STREET | HALIFAX | 24 | HX1 1HJ | View map | |
| PELLON LANE | HALIFAX | 24 | HX1 5HQ | View map | |
| SOUTHGATE | HALIFAX | 24 | HX1 1DL | View map | |
| HANSON LANE | HALIFAX | 21 | HX1 5NX | View map | |
| NORTHGATE | HALIFAX | 21 | HX1 1UR | View map | |
| WESTGATE | HALIFAX | 19 | HX1 1DJ | View map | |
| UNION STREET | HALIFAX | 17 | HX1 1PR | View map | |
| HOPWOOD LANE | HALIFAX | 16 | HX1 4DG | View map | |
| BULL GREEN | HALIFAX | 15 | HX1 5AB | View map | |
| HORTON STREET | HALIFAX | 14 | HX1 1DD | View map | |
| SILVER STREET | HALIFAX | 14 | HX1 1HS | View map | |
| PARKINSON LANE | HALIFAX | 13 | HX1 3QH | View map | |
| ALBION STREET | HALIFAX | 11 | HX1 1DU | View map | |
| SQUARE | HALIFAX | 11 | HX1 1RJ | View map | |
| WATERHOUSE STREET | HALIFAX | 11 | HX1 1UQ | View map | |
| CORN MARKET | HALIFAX | 10 | HX1 1TH | View map | |
| BROAD STREET PLAZA | HALIFAX | 9 | HX1 1UX | View map | |
| GEORGE STREET | HALIFAX | 9 | HX1 1HA | View map | |
| WARDS END | HALIFAX | 9 | HX1 1DD | View map | |
| OLD MARKET | HALIFAX | 8 | HX1 1TN | View map | |
| RAWSON STREET | HALIFAX | 8 | HX1 1NH | View map | |
| THE OLD ARCADE | HALIFAX | 8 | HX1 1TJ | View map | |
| SAVILE PARK ROAD | HALIFAX | 7 | HX1 2XP | View map | |
| COW GREEN | HALIFAX | 6 | HX1 1JF | View map | |
| HAUGH SHAW ROAD | HALIFAX | 6 | HX1 3TU | View map | |
| RUSSELL STREET | HALIFAX | 6 | HX1 1RL | View map | |
| WADE STREET | HALIFAX | 6 | HX1 1SB | View map |
Schools in the district
Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Northgate House , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 1UN
Headteacher: Mr Mike Fitzsimons
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Swires Road , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 2ER
Headteacher: Mr Mark Brennan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Swires Road , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 2ER
Headteacher: Mrs Jenna Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Savile Park Road , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 2ES
Headteacher: Sarah Huby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Savile Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moorfield Street , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 3ER
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Boylan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Warley Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Warley Road , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 3TG
Headteacher: Mrs Gill Horner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Warley Road Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Warley Road , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 3TG
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Tindal (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Calderdale College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Francis Street , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 3UZ
Headteacher: Mr John Rees (Principal & Chief Executive)
Ofsted rating: Good
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Parkinson Lane , Parkinson Lane Community Primary School , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 3XL
Headteacher: Mr Gulfaraz Ahmed (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Battinson Road , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 4RG
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Collyer
Ofsted rating: Good
Beacon Lights Schools
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 5JY
Headteacher: Mr Yawar Mubarak
Ofsted rating: Good
St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hanson Lane , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 5PG
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth E Lee (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Beech Hill School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mount Pleasant Avenue , Halifax
Postcode: HX1 5TN
Headteacher: Mrs Shameem Hussain (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 32 PRESCOTT STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 2QW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 3 WESTGATE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1DJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Clare Road Dental Practice | 24 CLARE ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 2HX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Whitecross Dental Care Limited | 6A BROAD STREET PLAZA, HALIFAX, HX1 1UX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Whitecross Dental Care Limited | 6A BROAD STREET PLAZA, HALIFAX, HX1 1UX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Saltaire Orthodontics (crossley Street) | 8-10 CROSSLEY STREET, HALIFAX, HX1 1UG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Hall Group Practice | 173C SPRING HALL LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4JG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01422 349501 |
| 2 | The Boulevard Medical Practice | 116 SAVILE PARK ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 2ES | GP PRACTICE | Call 01422 365533 |
| 3 | King Cross Practice | KING CROSS SURGERY, 199 KING CROSS ROAD, KING CROSS, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 3LW | GP PRACTICE | Call 01422 230730 |
| 4 | Lister Lane Surgery | 30 LISTER LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 5AX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01422 353956 |
| 5 | Horne Street Surgery | HORNE STREET, HALIFAX, HX1 5UA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Spring Hall Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | 173C SPRING HALL LANE, HALIFAX, HX1 4JG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Spring Hall Group Practice At Queens Road Surgery | 252 QUEENS ROAD, HALIFAX, HX1 4NJ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Spring Hall Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | 173C SPRING HALL LANE, HALIFAX, HX1 4JG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Spring Hall Group Practice @ Rosegarth Surgery | ROTHWELL MOUNT, HALIFAX, HX1 2HB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | TESCO SUPERSTORE, HAUGH SHAW ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 3TU | PHARMACY | Call 01916 933090 |
| 2 | Horne Street Pharmacy | HORNE STREET MEDICAL CTRE, HORNE STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 5UA | PHARMACY | Call 01422 352082 |
| 3 | Spring Hall Pharmacy | 173B SPRING HALL LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4JG | PHARMACY | Call 01422 354616 |
| 4 | King Cross Pharmacy | 210-212 KING CROSS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 3JP | PHARMACY | Call 01422 361134 |
| 5 | Lister Lane Pharmacy | UNIT 2-3 VICTORIA LODGE, 30 LISTER LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 5AX | PHARMACY | Call 01422 383994 |
| 6 | Queens Road Pharmacy | 238 QUEENS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4NE | PHARMACY | Call 01422 348758 |
| 7 | Heath Pharmacy | 96 FREE SCHOOL LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 2YF | PHARMACY | Call 01422 354375 |
| 8 | Boots | 7-11 MARKET STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1PB | PHARMACY | Call 01422 352009 |
| 9 | Asda Pharmacy | THRUM HALL LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4JT | PHARMACY | Call 01422 331318 |
| 10 | Boulevard Pharmacy | THE BOULEVARD MED PRACT, 116 SAVILE PARK ROAD, HALIFAX, HX1 2ES | PHARMACY | Call 01422 352540 |
| 11 | Brook Pharmacy | 236 QUEENS ROAD, HALIFAX, HX1 4NE | PHARMACY | Call 01422 369070 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-care Opticians (halifax) | 36 MARKET STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1PB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Specsavers (halifax) | 3-5 SQUARE, WOOLSHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1RJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Vision Express (halifax) | 6 WOOLSHOPS, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1RU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Boots Opticians (market Street - Halifax) | 7-11 MARKET STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1PB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | J And R Bottomley Opticians (halifax) | THE OLD TOWN HALL, 22 UNION STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1PR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Supervision Optics | 202 KING CROSS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 3JP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Opticare Eye Care Specialists (halifax) | 276 QUEENS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4NJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | King Cross Opticians | 220 KING CROSS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 3JP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Vision Care Locum Solutions Ltd | 13 DUNKIRK CRESCENT, HALIFAX, HX1 3TF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Mackereth Opticians | 6 REGENT STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 2SE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £336,571 | 7 | £346,786 | 7 | £316,346 | 13 | £361,333 | 12 |
| Semi-detached | £181,380 | 15 | £192,562 | 21 | £153,364 | 22 | £248,861 | 18 |
| Terraced | £114,335 | 168 | £108,737 | 197 | £104,083 | 178 | £101,775 | 242 |
| Flats | £106,240 | 52 | £113,717 | 93 | £128,618 | 76 | £104,147 | 68 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Halifax
CRS Code: HFX
Operator: NT
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M62 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.07
Average Driving Distance: 5.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 903
M62 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.11
Average Driving Distance: 7.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 362
M62 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.44
Average Driving Distance: 6.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 903
M62 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.63
Average Driving Distance: 5.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 903
M606 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.17
Average Driving Distance: 8.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 903
M606 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.18
Average Driving Distance: 9.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 541
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| HX1 1 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 2 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 3 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 4 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 5 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 6 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 7 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 8 | Halifax Delivery Office |
| HX1 9 | Halifax Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| H | X | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| H | X | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka! The National Children's Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The HX1 postal code covers the settlement of HALIFAX.
The HX1 Postcode shares a border with HX3 (HALIFAX, Hipperholme, Northowram) and HX2 (HALIFAX, Luddendenfoot, Illingworth).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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