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Halifax Handbook

An unofficial guide to the town, its amenities, facilities and businesses; includes maps, photos, statistics and a history.

Quick Facts

» Population of 82,056 people
»Largest town in Calderdale
» Was the centre of wool manufacturing in the 15th century
» Famous landmarks include Shibden Hall, Piece Hall and Wainhouse Tower

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Links

Halifax Courier
Calderdale Council
Brighouse Online

Halifax Online v1.0

Statistics

Crime Statistics

Crime

Calderdale

English average

Violence against the person

18.7

16.2

Robbery offences

0.6

1.1

Theft of a motor vehicle offences

4.2

2.7

Sexual offences

0.9

0.9

Burglary dwelling offences

5.2

4.3

Theft from a vehicle offences

9.5

6.9

 

Neighbour Hood Profile

Family income

Low

Interest in current affairs

High

Housing – with mortgage

Low

Educated – to degree

Low

Couples with children

High

Have satellite TV

Medium

 

More data is available from the Office for National Statistics. Some data from UpMyStreet.co.uk