Living in HX7, Calderdale
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HX7 in Calderdale. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Calderdale: £191,540, up 9.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around HX7
49 recorded home sales on the streets around central HX7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £95,000 to £750,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 BALMORAL STREET, HX7 8BJ | terraced | £336,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| APARTMENT 9 CARLTON CHAMBERS ALBERT STREET, HX7 8EN | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 2 MARLBOROUGH TERRACE, HX7 8BT | terraced | £95,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| APARTMENT 4 ST THOMAS'S CHURCH PALACE HOUSE ROAD, HX7 6HF | flat-maisonette | £170,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| APARTMENT 3 CARLTON CHAMBERS ALBERT STREET, HX7 8EN | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 7 PALACE HOUSE ROAD, HX7 6HW | terraced | £197,500 | 2026-03-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Central Street Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Hebden Royd CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Burnley Road Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Calder Learning Trust | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 32.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.5% |
| Skilled trades | 7.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
49 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HX7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Calderdale's figures.
Common questions about HX7
What is the average house price in HX7?
The average sold price in Calderdale is £191,540 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HX7?
Prices in Calderdale are up 9.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HX7?
The median of 49 recorded sales around central HX7 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £95,000 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HX7?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central HX7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HX7?
49 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HX7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HX7 at risk of flooding?
Central HX7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HX7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 49 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HX7 safe?
49 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HX7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HX7 or OL14, HX7 or HX2, HX7 or HX6.
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