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Is HX1 4BQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HX1 4BQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
HX1 4BQ is a postcode in Park, Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HX1 4BQ, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HX1 4BQ are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HX1 4BQ is based on Calderdale 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,714 residents, 5,589 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near HX1 4BQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HX1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £138k from 41 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HX1 4BQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HX1 4BQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HX1 4BQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 HMO licences, 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HX1 4BQ
Is HX1 4BQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HX1 4BQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HX1 4BQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HX1 4BQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HX1 4BQ?
LocaleIQ matched HX1 4BQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HX1 4BQ?
The latest median sold price is £138k based on 41 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HX1 4BQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 HMO licences, 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.