Affluence in HX2 7JD
How HX2 7JD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- King Cross
- Council
- Calderdale
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,917 (2024)
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How well off HX2 7JD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HX2 7JD area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the HX2 7JD area is below that, at 47%. 11.6% are retired and 11.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HX2 7JD area is well below that, at 20%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HX2 7JD area is below that, at 26.8%. 25.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HX2 7JD sits in (King Cross): about 1,917 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.