Area Report
Last updated 23 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Calderdale: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable 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 5QB.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 36 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Mount Pellon Primary Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
81crimes 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.
- 81 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 50)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
17GP & 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.
- 17 GP, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CALDERDALE SYSTMONE GPS — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 66 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green 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.
- 24.7 ha total
- largest park 11.3 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (500 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Farmfoods, Iceland, Aldi, Asda…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Farmfoods Pellon Halifax — 0.2 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 5QB.
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 5QB
HX1 5QB scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Farmfoods Pellon Halifax 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HX1 5QB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 212 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 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is St Augustine's CofE School, within a short walk.
There were 81 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CALDERDALE SYSTMONE GPS, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
