Postcode report
Is HX2 9QA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HX2 9QA: area rating, property, schools and local change
HX2 9QA is a postcode in Illingworth and Mixenden, Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HX2 9QA, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HX2 9QA are local prosperity and housing, while property market signals 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 HX2 9QA is based on Calderdale 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,073 residents, 658 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 13% 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 8/10.
For property prices near HX2 9QA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HX2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £145k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HX2 9QA can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HX2 9QA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HX2 9QA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 HX2 9QA
Is HX2 9QA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 32% 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 HX2 9QA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HX2 9QA?
7 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 HX2 9QA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for HX2 9QA?
LocaleIQ matched HX2 9QA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HX2 9QA?
The latest median sold price is £145k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HX2 9QA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.