Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Calderdale: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away, Halifax Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 8 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 2QX.
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
- 20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Savile Park Primary School (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
40crimes 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.
- 40 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 29.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
19GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CALDERDALE RECOVERY STEPS — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Halifax Rail Station0.4 mi
83 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.51 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
19shops & libraries
- 16 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Tesco, Iceland, Heron…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Asda Halifax Express Petrol — 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 2QX.
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 2QX
HX1 2QX scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Asda Halifax Express Petrol 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 2QX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,007 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, 0.4 mi away.
There were 40 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CALDERDALE RECOVERY STEPS, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is CALDERDALE ROYAL HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
