Cavendish Street Halifax, Calderdale
1 address across 1 postcode (HX1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5301145.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Calderdale costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, People's Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 192 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lister Lane Surgery, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 394 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Calderdale in 2026-27: Band D £2,420 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,420 | £2,958 | £3,496 | £4,034 | £4,840 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (75% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Peoples Park Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Park United Reformed Church, Francis Street, Halifax, permissioned (240 m)
- School House, 56 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, permissioned (280 m)
- Martins Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax, permissioned (380 m)
- 18 Hall Street, Halifax. HX1 5BD (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Stannary Place, Halifax. (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off King Cross Street Halifax HX1 2SH (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 8 Hopwood Lane, Halifax. (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 10 Lord Street, Halifax. HX1 5AE (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 192 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX1 5NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Halifax 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Sowerby Bridge 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Brighouse 388,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 26 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 86 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gibbet St Mosque King Cross | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halifax Bus Station Halifax Town Centre | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paradise Car Park GeniePoint | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 21.1 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lister Lane Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horne Street Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Johns Health Centre | 250 m |
| Hospital | Calderdale Royal Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kay Group - Pellon Lane Service Station Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest People's Park 4.9 ha | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shroggs Park 11 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,750 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Hopwood Lane Allotments 1,660 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lister Lane Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 140 m south. 123 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 17 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 140 m south |
| Belle Vue (Public Library) | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south |
| Platform at north end of terrace in People's Park with urn | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south |
| 6 Cast Iron Urns on Pedestals to Terrace in People's Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south |
| 8 Statues to Terrace in People's Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south |
| The gibbet platform | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Peoples Park, Halifax | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Ventilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snake Hill Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Albert Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Scarr Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Troughabolland Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Warley Clough | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Calderdale: see them on the Calderdale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Beech Hill School | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Calderdale College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parkinson Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lee Mount Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Savile Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Halifax Academy | All-through | 4–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's HX1 5NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Mullaco Halifax Ltd HX1 5LE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Hanson Lane Mini Market HX1 5NX | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Ali Halal Meat HX1 5NX | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Zubair Halal Meats HX1 5NX | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| La Jawaab HX1 5BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Ittefaq Catering HX1 5NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Suleman Catering HX1 5NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Outback HX1 5NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Jubilee Nursery HX1 5NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Bilawal Food Store HX1 5BP | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Bilawal Halal Meat HX1 5BP | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| New Dixy HX1 5BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Gains Nutrition HX1 5ND | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | Exempt | |
| T K Maxx HX1 5QN | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 120 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other crime | 15 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Horne Street (134); On or near Crossley Gardens (78); On or near Raglan Street (21); On or near Milner Street (17); On or near Stansfield Close (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 16% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HX1 5NX: 1 address of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gladstone Road · Cavendish Terrace · Back Cavendish Terrace · Heywood Street · Back Grosvenor Terrace · Grosvenor Terrace · Cromwell Terrace · Back Grosvenor Terrace · Back Grosvenor Terrace · Back Cromwell Terrace · Raglan Street · Milton Terrace
All the streets in HX1 and across Calderdale.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.