HX3 area guide
Who lives in HX3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Calderdale
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 68,915 (2024)
HX3Postcode district · Halifax
What HX3 is like
The HX3 postcode district in Calderdale covers 1,441 live postcodes and is home to about 68,915 people across 41 census neighbourhoods. 65.3% of households own their home, 21.4% rent privately and 12.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 56.8% of adults are in work. On deprivation it sits close to the middle of the range for England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in HX3 sold for a median of £199,950 over the year to August 2026.
How HX3 compares
Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.
Around the middle — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.
Higher than most — 43.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average a year, before tax — higher than 35% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.
- 01Higher crime than mostLook closer
43.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
93% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
HX3 FAQs
01Is HX3 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in HX3?The median sale price over the last year was £199,950.
The median sale price over the last year was £199,950.
03Is HX3 safe?How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
04Who lives in HX3?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers HX3?HX3 is in Calderdale.
HX3 is in Calderdale.
06How well connected is HX3?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.