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HX3 8UP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Calderdale
About HX3 8UP: area rating, property, schools and local change
HX3 8UP is a postcode in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe, Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HX3 8UP, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HX3 8UP are housing and jobs, 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 HX3 8UP is based on Calderdale 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,878 residents, 757 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 20% 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 2/10.
For property prices near HX3 8UP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HX3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £165k from 76 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HX3 8UP can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HX3 8UP 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 HX3 8UP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 HX3 8UP
Is HX3 8UP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 34% 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 HX3 8UP?
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 HX3 8UP?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HX3 8UP?
LocaleIQ matched HX3 8UP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HX3 8UP?
The latest median sold price is £165k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HX3 8UP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.