halifax HX5 Postcodes
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Halifax (HX5)
The HX5 postcode area is located in the Halifax postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 369 individual postcodes.
There are 4 electoral wards in the HX5 postcode area, including Elland, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge which come under the local authority of the Calderdale Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in HX5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of HX5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The HX5 postcode is a suburb within the borough of Calderdale in the Halifax district of West Yorkshire, England. It covers an area of 4.78 square miles (approximately 12.4 km2) and had an estimated population of over 19,000 people in 2019.
The HX5 postcode covers a number of urban and rural areas, including Brighouse, Hipperholme, Norwood Green, Rastrick, and Shibden. It also includes the smaller settlements of Highroad Well, Cooper Bridge, Middlestown, Brookfoot, and Little London.
HX5 is served by the A641 and A58 roads, connecting it to nearby towns such as Rastrick, Queensbury, Elland, Bradford, Wakefield, and Leeds. It is served by four railway stations - Brighouse, Low Moor, Hipperholme, and Rastrick - and has direct services to Manchester, Leeds, Wakefield, York, and Scarborough.
The educational needs of HX5 are catered to by five primary schools and three secondary schools, while its leisure and cultural facilities include the Brighouse Bay Aquatic Centre and the Brighouse Theatre. It also boasts a number of parks, including Crow Wood Park and Norfolk Park, and the local attraction of Cliffe Castle Museum.
The suburb has plenty of shops and restaurants, as well as local markets, such as the Thursday market in Brighouse and the Saturday market in Rastrick, and is home to a number of churches, including St. John's Church and St Stephens Church.
The area's economic base is made up mainly of small businesses, specialised services, and manufacturing, while the local community is supported by various health services, such as Locala Community Partnerships, which provide acute and community health services.
HX5 is a strong, vibrant community, with plenty of amenities and activities to provide for all the residents. From leisure and education to health care and jobs, it is a thriving township.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
HX5 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.
West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.
West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | HX5 |
| Postal Town | Halifax |
| MSOA Name | Calderdale 025 |
| LSOA Name | Calderdale 025A |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
HX5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of HX5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.