HX2 8BJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (HX2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case HX which means Halifax.
- Postal District. In our case HX2.
- Postal Sector. In our case HX2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BJ.
The regional mail center for the post area HX is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the HX2 8BJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HALIFAX DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the HX2 8BJ postcode have the street address of Garside Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the HX2 8BJ postcode is home to a bustling 83 residents!
It is situated within the post town of HALIFAX within the old postal county of Yorkshire.
HX2 8BJ is within the town of Halifax.
The HX2 8BJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in HX2 8BJ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached, end-terraced and semi-detached.
Most properties in HX2 8BJ are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for HX2 8BJ
The telephone area code for HX2 8BJ is 01422 Halifax.
Map Coordinates for HX2 8BJ
| Latitude | 53.7436080269 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.88580670851 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for HX2 8BJ
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Weather Forecast for HX2 8BJ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 46.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 54.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 52.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 19.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 51.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 70.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 46.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | E 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the HX2 8BJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For HX2 8BJ
| Average Mbps | 49.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 72.440 |
HX2 8BJ has an average download speed of 49.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,428 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (301,231) have slower broadband speeds.
74% of postcodes (881,982) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For HX2 8BJ
| Average Mbps | 12.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
HX2 8BJ has an average upload speed of 12.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,011 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
39% of postcodes (462,994) have slower upload speeds.
60% of postcodes (711,636) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of HX2 8BJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Trinity Academy Akroydon
Address: Trinity Academy Akroydon, Rawson Street North, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6PU
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01422351291
Rawson Junior and Infant School
Address: Rawson Junior and Infant School, Rawson Street North, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6PU
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Portland Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6LA
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact:
Lee Mount Primary School
Address: Lee Mount Primary School, Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5EB
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01422244628
Whitehill Community Academy
Address: Whitehill Community Academy, Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9RL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01422244471
Whitehill Community Trust School
Address: Whitehill Community Trust School, Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9RL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
Dean Field Community Primary School
Address: Dean Field Community Primary School, Cousin Lane, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8DQ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Moorside Community Primary School
Address: Moorside Community Primary School, Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8AP
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01422365236
Bradshaw Primary School
Address: Bradshaw Primary School, Ingham Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9PF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01422244283
Abbey Park Academy
Address: Abbey Park Academy, Keighley Close, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9DG
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01422246610
Beech Hill School
Address: Beech Hill School, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5TN
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01422345004
Ash Green Community Primary School
Address: Ash Green Community Primary School, Mixenden Road, Mixenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8QD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01422244613
England Higher Schools
Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Address: Trinity Sixth Form Academy, Northgate House, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UN
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01422240033
England Secondary Schools
Trinity Academy Halifax
Address: Trinity Academy Halifax, Shay Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01422244890
The North Halifax Grammar School
Address: The North Halifax Grammar School, Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01422244625
The North Halifax Grammar School
Address: The North Halifax Grammar School, Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near HX2 8BJ
MOORSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 FOREST GROVE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8AU
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
BEECHWOOD COMMUNITY
Address: 60B KEIGHLEY ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8AL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
WHITEHILL HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WHITEHILL ROAD, HALIFAX, HX2 9HD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
WALRUS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 31 HIGHROAD WELL LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 0LY
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LIMITED
Address: 6A BROAD STREET PLAZA, HALIFAX, HX1 1UX
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LIMITED
Address: 6A BROAD STREET PLAZA, HALIFAX, HX1 1UX
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near HX2 8BJ
OVENDEN PHARMACY
Address: BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 60A KEIGHLEY ROAD, HALIFAX, HX2 8AL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 248069
MEDS EXPRESS PHARMACY
Address: 93 TURNER AVENUE SOUTH, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8EF
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 248069
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: KEIGHLEY ROAD SURGERY, KEIGHLEY ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 9LL
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 244560
SANDBEDS PHARMACY
Address: 49 SANDBEDS ROAD, PELLON, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 0QL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 355158
MIXENDEN PHARMACY
Address: MIXENDEN STONES, MIXENDEN, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8RQ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 247930
BOOTHTOWN PHARMACY
Address: BOOTHTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, WOODSIDE ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 6EL
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 354045
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near HX2 8BJ
DR MARK HURST OPTOMETRIST LTD
Address: 52 KEIGHLEY ROAD, OVENDEN, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8AL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
OPTICARE EYE CARE SPECIALISTS (HALIFAX)
Address: 276 QUEENS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4NJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HALIFAX)
Address: 6 WOOLSHOPS, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1RU
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
MACKERETH OPTICIANS
Address: 6 REGENT STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 2SE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
MACKERETH OPTICIANS
Address: 6 REGENT STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 2SE
Distance: 1.80 miles
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I-CARE OPTICIANS (HALIFAX)
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1PB
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near HX2 8BJ
NURSERY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NURSERY LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 5TE
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 60A KEIGHLEY ROAD, OVENDEN, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8AL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 305970
KEIGHLEY ROAD SURGERY
Address: KEIGHLEY ROAD, ILLINGWORTH, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 9LL
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 247528
PLANE TREES GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 51 SANDBEDS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 0QL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 330860
MIXENDEN STONES SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: MIXENDEN STONES, MIXENDEN, HALIFAX, HX2 8RQ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
MIXENDEN STONES SURGERY (CARITAS GROUP)
Address: MIXENDEN STONES, HALIFAX, HX2 8RQ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near HX2 8BJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: HX2 8BJ
- Halifax
Halifax station, Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QEDistance: 2.51 milesDriving Time: 5.06 minutes - Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge station, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LBDistance: 4.53 milesDriving Time: 9.88 minutes - Brighouse
Brighouse station, Railway Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LEDistance: 6.61 milesDriving Time: 12.60 minutes - Mytholmroyd
Mytholmroyd station, New Road, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DZDistance: 8.20 milesDriving Time: 15.95 minutes - Hebden Bridge
Hebden Bridge station, Station Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6JEDistance: 9.42 milesDriving Time: 18.60 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near HX2 8BJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near HX2 8BJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the HX2 8BJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Halifax Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Holly Lynch |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the HX2 8BJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Calderdale District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Calderdale District at the following link Calderdale District.How much is the Council Tax?
Calderdale District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Calderdale District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the HX2 8BJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Calderdale council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Calderdale CouncilHouse Sales in HX2 8BJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £193,999 | £177,999 | £111,135 | 18 |
| 2012 | £107,349 | £184,775 | £173,693 | 4 |
| 2013 | £85,452 | £157,950 | £125,660 | 5 |
| 2014 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £110,000 | £167,000 | £138,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £88,000 | £200,000 | £157,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £120,000 | £136,000 | £128,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £98,000 | £178,000 | £148,708 | 6 |
| 2021 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the HX2 8BJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the HX2 8BJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, New Laithe, Illingworth, HALIFAX, HX2 8HU | 0.83 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Crossley Retail Park, Pellon Lane, HALIFAX, HX1 5RA | 2.01 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Crossley Retail Park, Pellon Lane, HALIFAX, HX1 5RA | 2.01 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Iceland |
| Asda, Thrum Hall Lane, HALIFAX, HX1 4PG | 2.10 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Wade Street, HALIFAX, HX1 1SB | 2.80 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the HX2 8BJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG | 1.90 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to 6 Square Road |
| Hasrthead Moor Services, East, Brighouse, HD6 4JX | 6.06 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Hasrthead Moor Services, East |
| Westfield Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford, BD1 1JR | 6.46 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Westfield Broadway Shopping Centre |
| Unit H1, Leeds Road Retail Park, Huddersfield, HD1 6PF | 7.60 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to Unit H1, Leeds Road Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Thrum Hall Lane, HALIFAX, HX1 4JT | 1.41 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to McDonald's, Thrum Hall Lane, HALIFAX, HX1 4JT |
| McDonald's, Old Market, HALIFAX, HX1 1TN | 1.74 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to McDonald's, Old Market, HALIFAX, HX1 1TN |
| McDonald's, Salterhebble Hill, HALIFAX, HX3 0QE | 3.13 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to McDonald's, Salterhebble Hill, HALIFAX, HX3 0QE |
| McDonald's, Bradford Road, BRIGHOUSE, HD6 4BT | 4.73 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to McDonald's, Bradford Road, BRIGHOUSE, HD6 4BT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Haley Hill, HALIFAX, HX3 6ED | 1.34 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to KFC Halifax - Haley Hill |
| KFC, Odsal Road, BRADFORD, BD6 1PR | 5.19 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to KFC Bradford - Odsal Road |
| KFC, Clifton, BRIGHOUSE, HD6 4JX | 6.04 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to KFC Hartshead Moor - M62 Services |
| KFC, Charles Street Mall, The Broadway, BRADFORD, BD1 1US | 6.54 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to KFC Bradford - Westfield Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Westbourne Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD1 4LG | 7.15 miles | Directions from HX2 8BJ to KFC Huddersfield - Westbourne Road |