HalifaxHX2
Calderdale · Yorkshire and The Humber
HX2 (Halifax) recorded a trajectory score of 47.9 out of 100, placing it at the 37th percentile nationally with a pre-cursor gentrification stage. Over the past five years, property prices grew at a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%, while rental returns expanded at 5.9% annually. Population growth remained modest at 0.3% over the same period. These metrics suggest a district where rental yields currently outpace capital appreciation, with limited demographic expansion. The pre-cursor gentrification classification indicates early-stage characteristics that may warrant monitoring for potential future market shifts, though current trajectory figures reflect relatively average performance against broader UK benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 3.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Halifax · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in HX2 over the last six months.
- Submission of information to Discharge Conditions 3 and 4 on planning application 25/00694/FULJan 2026 · pending
Halifax (HX2) common questions
Is Halifax up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Halifax (HX2) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 57% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Halifax safe?
Halifax has a safety score of 29/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Halifax?
The average property price in Halifax (HX2) is £217k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Halifax?
The median monthly rent in Halifax (HX2) is £736 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Halifax?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Halifax (HX1), Halifax (HX3), Sowerby Bridge (HX6), Halifax (HX4), Huddersfield (HD7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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