Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Calderdale: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away, Halifax Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 17 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HX1 1BS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 35 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Beech Hill School (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
188crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 188 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 119.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
20GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LIFELINE YOUNG PEOPLES SERVICE — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
Halifax Rail Station0.3 mi
82 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.51 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Iceland, Heron, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Tesco Halifax Southgate Express — 0.1 mi
In Calderdale, 89% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (97% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Calderdale, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HX1 1BS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HX1.
Average sold price by property type across the HX1 district, 2021–2026.
About HX1 1BS
HX1 1BS scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Halifax Southgate Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HX1 1BS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,974 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 35 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Trinity Sixth Form Academy, 0.2 mi away.
There were 188 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LIFELINE YOUNG PEOPLES SERVICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is CALDERDALE ROYAL HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
