HalifaxHX3
Calderdale · Yorkshire and The Humber
HX3 comprises postcodes in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where property prices have grown at 3.8% annually over the past five years, below the national average. Rental growth of 8.0% annually significantly outpaces price appreciation, indicating strong lettings demand relative to capital gains. Population increased by just 0.3% over five years, suggesting demographic stability rather than expansion-driven demand. The district scores 58.4 out of 100 on trajectory measures, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally—a relatively favourable position. Currently in an early gentrification stage, HX3 presents mixed signals: rental yields appear attractive for income-focused investors, whilst capital appreciation remains modest compared to other UK markets.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 8.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Halifax · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in HX3 over the last six months.
- Fell one tree (Tree Preservation Order)Jan 2026 · granted
- Construction of detached garden summer room and amend scheme to planning permission 21/00819/HSE ( to allow minor amendments including repositioning of a side window and alteration to the front canopy)Jan 2026 · pending
Halifax (HX3) common questions
Is Halifax up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Halifax (HX3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 12% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Halifax safe?
Halifax has a safety score of 79/100 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 (HX3) 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 (HX3) is £736 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Halifax?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Halifax (HX1), Huddersfield (HD7), Halifax (HX2), Elland (HX5), Halifax (HX4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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