Halifax · HX3

EICR in HX3 (Boothtown)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Boothtown, Hipperholme, Lightcliffe, Norwood Green, Northowram, Ovenden, Shelf, Skircoat Green, Southowram, including Brighouse, Halifax Town, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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HX3 (Boothtown) in a nutshell

HX3 covers Boothtown, Hipperholme, Lightcliffe, Norwood Green, Northowram, Ovenden, Shelf, Skircoat Green, Southowram, in Bradford and Calderdale. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for HX3

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Two councils in one district

HX3 is split between Bradford and Calderdale. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

HX3 stretches across Brighouse, Halifax Town, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'HX3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Halifax, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Halifax: 24.2% private rented vs 20.5% England
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Halifax page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to HX3

HX1 · Halifax Town CentreHX5 · EllandHX2 · Highroad WellBD13 · CullingworthHX4 · BarkislandBD14 · Clayton

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does HX3 cover?

HX3 (Boothtown, Hipperholme, Lightcliffe, Norwood Green, Northowram, Ovenden, Shelf, Skircoat Green, Southowram) includes the wards of Brighouse, Halifax Town, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe, Illingworth & Mixenden, Northowram & Shelf, Ovenden, Queensbury, Salterhebble, Southowram & Skircoat Green, Wainhouse (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to HX3?

Neighbouring districts include HX1 (Halifax Town Centre), HX5 (Elland), HX2 (Highroad Well), BD13 (Cullingworth), HX4 (Barkisland) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering HX3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in HX3?

About 20,146 households and 45,444 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,448 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is HX3 in?

HX3 sits in Bradford, Calderdale (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bradford South, Calder Valley, Halifax.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
HX3 1
Areas covered
Boothtown, Hipperholme, Lightcliffe, Norwood Green, Northowram, Ovenden, Shelf, Skircoat Green, Southowram 2
Active postcodes
1,448 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
20,146 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
45,444 2
Electoral wards
Brighouse, Halifax Town, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe, Illingworth & Mixenden, Northowram & Shelf, Ovenden, Queensbury, Salterhebble, Southowram & Skircoat Green … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bradford South, Calder Valley, Halifax 4
Local authority
Bradford, Calderdale 4
Households privately renting (Halifax built-up area)
24.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.