13,442TOTAL POPULATION
6,239HOUSEHOLDS
2.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£38,480AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HX7 POSTCODE REGION

Halifax (HX7)

The HX7 postcode area is located in the Halifax postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 898 individual postcodes.

There are 37 electoral wards in the HX7 postcode area, including Elland, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge which come under the local authority of the Calderdale Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in HX7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HX7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The HX7 postcode area is an area of Halifax in West Yorkshire, UK. It covers the western part of Calderdale, including Elland, Sowerby Bridge, Ovenden, Luddenden Foot and Midgley.

Geographically, many areas it encompasses have a rural and low-density character, with links to Halifax town centre lying at the heart of the postcode area. The cities of Bradford and Leeds are both within a 10-mile radius, although both are outside the postcode area itself. The HX7 postcode is served by the M62 and M606 motorways, as well as local and regional bus services.

HX7 is home to a range of different housing styles, with everything from listed townhouses to modern builds. There is a slightly higher number of detached homes in the area than semi-detached. One of its most expensive areas is Mytholmroyd, a small town on the River Calder known for its arts and culture.

Educationally, the area is served by Ridings Primary School, Stainland Primary School, Shelf Junior and Infant School, and Birdwell Primary School. For secondary education, HX7 is home to Calder High School and The Crossley Heath School.

HX7 also has a range of leisure facilities, with parks such as Fairweather Green and Booth Wood Local Nature Reserve at its disposal. Elland Sports Centre is located on the south side of the postcode, providing activities and facilities such as sports coaching and outdoor play.

HX7 is a vibrant and diverse postcode area, with a good mix of housing, services and leisure activities. It remains a popular place to live and work, and residents often enjoy taking part in the many community events, ranging from art festivals to summer carnivals.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in HX7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HX7West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

HX7 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.

West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHX7
Postal TownHalifax
MSOA NameCalderdale 007
LSOA NameCalderdale 007B
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

HX7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HX7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Blackshaw Head
Brearley
Castle Street
Charlestown
Chiserley
Colden
Cotton Stones
Cragg Vale
Eastwood
Hawks Stones
Hebden Bridge
Heptonstall
Hole Bottom
Hoo Hole
Knowl Wood
Lumbutts
Lydgate
Mankinholes
Marsh
Midgehole
Midgley
Moor Side
Mytholm
Mytholmroyd
Old Town
Pecket Well
Ramsden Wood
Rochdale Canal
Rodmer Clough
Shackleton
Shade
Shaw
Slack
Steep Lane
Todmorden
Upper Town
Walsden
Warland
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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