Cheapside Shelf, Calderdale
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (HX3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5300071.
8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale. 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 2, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Calderdale costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 4.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Shelf Hall Park, is about 610 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 260 to 262 m above sea level. 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Parklands Medical Practice, about 2.1 km away. About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £166,950 | £166,950 | £166,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £32,625 | £25,250 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2017 | 10 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 9 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £166,950 | |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 8 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £166,950 | |
| 2 Aug 2001 | 9 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 9 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 3 Apr 1998 | 10 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 12 Oct 1995 | 10 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 6 Jan 1995 | 10 HX3 7PJ | Terraced | £25,250 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 39 m². Most common: Flat (6); Maisonette, not recorded (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1967-1975 (2); Pre-1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); rented (private) (1).
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 (31% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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 1.0 km
- Manorley Lane, Woodside, permissioned (800 m)
- Buildings South Of Greenhead Cottage, Giles Hill Lane, Shelf, Halifax. (920 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 260 m and 262 m above sea level (261 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX3 7PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX3 7PQ | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Low Moor 292,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.0 km |
| Halifax 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km | |
| Bradford Interchange 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 24 within 800 m; nearest Brow Lane Shelf | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halifax Bus Station Halifax Town Centre | 4.7 km |
| EV charging points | Wibsey Fairground GeniePoint | 2.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 15.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Parklands Medical Practice | 2.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Shelf Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.5 km |
| Hospital | St Luke's Hospital Day Case Elective Surgical Hub | 4.6 km |
| Police station | Halifax police station | 4.8 km |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 840 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Shelf Hall Park 8.8 ha | 610 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 500 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,080 m² | 1.5 km |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Home Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reevy Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stocks Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors Butchers HX3 7PF | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Roast And Radish HX3 7PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Shelf Village Bakery HX3 7QY | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Shelf Pharmacy HX3 7QY | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Simply Masala HX3 7QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Honey Oak Cafe HX3 7QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Denmans Restaurant HX3 7PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Bottomleys Arms HX3 7NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future Manufacturing Ltd HX3 7BJ | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| The Little Ice Cream Co HX3 7PS | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf HX3 7RB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Shelf Deli Express HX3 7RJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Millcourt School (Witherslack Group) HX3 7PA | School/college/university | 410 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Pizza Chef HX3 7NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Glencoe (14); On or near Witchfield Hill (8); On or near Burnside Avenue (7); On or near Burned Road (7); On or near Shelf Moor Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Laurel Close · Ayreville Drive · Shelf Moor Road · Burnside Avenue · Burned Grove · Witchfield Hill · Green Acres Drive · Burned Road · Greenacres Drive · Shelf Moor · Green Acres · The Grove
All the streets in HX3 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.