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HX4 8JN Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HX4 8JN: area rating, property, schools and local change
HX4 8JN is a postcode in Greetland and Stainland, Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HX4 8JN, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HX4 8JN are local prosperity and health, 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 HX4 8JN is based on Calderdale 026 Census 2021. It covers 9,391 residents, 645 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 9% 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 10/10.
For property prices near HX4 8JN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HX4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £172k from 75 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HX4 8JN can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 HX4 8JN 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 HX4 8JN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 HX4 8JN
Is HX4 8JN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 HX4 8JN?
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 HX4 8JN?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HX4 8JN?
LocaleIQ matched HX4 8JN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HX4 8JN?
The latest median sold price is £172k based on 75 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HX4 8JN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.