HalifaxHX1
Calderdale · Yorkshire and The Humber
Halifax's HX1 postcode district has recorded five-year price growth of 3.8% CAGR with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation at 5.9% CAGR, reflecting stronger investor demand for rental yields. The district is in an early gentrification stage and scores 55.7 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. Population growth remains modest at 0.3% over five years, indicating limited organic demographic expansion. This combination of moderate capital growth, stronger rental returns, and early-stage regeneration suggests the market appeals primarily to buy-to-let investors seeking yield rather than capital appreciation, though the limited population expansion warrants consideration alongside rental demand fundamentals.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Halifax · June 2026
3 planning applications submitted in HX1 over the last six months.
- Addition of front and rear dormer (under PD) and single storey rear extensionJan 2026 · granted
- Addition of front and rear dormer (under PD) and single storey rear extensionJan 2026 · pending
- Submission of information to Discharge Condition 3 on planning application 25/00695/FULJan 2026 · pending
Halifax (HX1) common questions
Is Halifax up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Halifax (HX1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 21% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Halifax safe?
Halifax has a safety score of 53/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Halifax?
The average property price in Halifax (HX1) is £217k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Halifax?
The median monthly rent in Halifax (HX1) is £736 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Halifax?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Halifax (HX3), Halifax (HX2), Huddersfield (HD7), Elland (HX5), Sowerby Bridge (HX6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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