Halifax HX3 area guide
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Is Halifax HX3 a good place to live?
In Halifax (HX3), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £220,763 on average, there are 22 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£220,763
Population
67,799
Recorded crime
219.0
Schools
22
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Halifax HX3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Halifax HX3 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (365 of 26,653) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 312 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in HX3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (202 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HX3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 345/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 30,352
Owned 65% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HX3.
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Halifax HX3: frequently asked questions
Is Halifax HX3 a good place to live?
In Halifax (HX3), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £220,763 on average, there are 22 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Halifax HX3?
Recorded crime in Halifax HX3 runs at 219.0 per 1,000 properties, 4% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Halifax HX3 safe?
Crime in Halifax HX3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Halifax HX3 runs at 219.0 per 1,000 properties, 4% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Halifax HX3?
Homes in Halifax HX3 sell for around £220,763 on average, based on 747 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Halifax HX3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Halifax HX3 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (365 of 26,653) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 312 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Halifax HX3?
There are 22 schools in Halifax HX3 (14 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Halifax HX3 a deprived area?
Halifax HX3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).