At a Glance
Average Property Price - HX
£225,143
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - HX
£742
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - HX
£35,913
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - HX
5.8%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HX
3.4%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - HX
3.6%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — HX
Top 7 districts in HX ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Halifax (HX)
Top 10 streets in Halifax (HX) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog Lane | £2,150,000 |
| 2 | High Bentley | £1,375,000 |
| 3 | Branch Road | £1,097,260 |
| 4 | Saxon Rise | £1,000,000 |
| 5 | Priestley Green | £985,000 |
| 6 | Springfield | £930,000 |
| 7 | Norwood Green Hill | £925,000 |
| 8 | St Peters Square | £895,000 |
| 9 | Pike End Road | £870,000 |
| 10 | Shibden Fold | £850,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £225,143, Halifax is among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually—notably faster than the national average—suggesting sustained but measured recovery in the market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in Halifax sit below the national average at £742 per month, though they have grown at 3.6% per year over the past decade, broadly in line with national trends. The flat yield of 5.8% is attractive for buy-to-let investors, reflecting the relatively high rental return on lower purchase prices.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £35,913 is below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x has improved modestly since 2016 (5.9x), indicating gradually increasing affordability for homebuyers. Rental affordability has also improved, with rents falling from 22.7% to 20.9% of income over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably skewed towards older residents: those aged 50–64 account for 22.1% of the population, well above the national average of 19.8%. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 9.1%. Employment is weighted toward technical roles (14.1%, above average) and trades (10.9%), while the professional workforce is in line with national proportions. Housing tenure is similar to the national profile, with owner-occupation dominant at 62.3%.