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EICR in HX4 (Barkisland)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Barkisland, Greetland, Holywell Green, Sowood, Stainland, West Vale, including Colne Valley West, Ryburn. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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HX4 (Barkisland) in a nutshell

HX4 covers Barkisland, Greetland, Holywell Green, Sowood, Stainland, West Vale, in Calderdale and Kirklees. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for HX4

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Two councils in one district

HX4 is split between Calderdale and Kirklees. 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

HX4 stretches across Colne Valley West, Greetland, Ryburn, so give your full postcode, not just 'HX4', 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does HX4 cover?

HX4 (Barkisland, Greetland, Holywell Green, Sowood, Stainland, West Vale) includes the wards of Colne Valley West, Greetland, Ryburn (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to HX4?

Neighbouring districts include HX5 (Elland), HX1 (Halifax Town Centre), HX6 (Norland), HD3 (Lindley), HX3 (Boothtown) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering HX4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in HX4?

About 5,196 households and 12,143 residents at the 2011 Census, across 439 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is HX4 in?

HX4 sits in Calderdale, Kirklees (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Calder Valley, Colne Valley, Halifax.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
HX4 1
Areas covered
Barkisland, Greetland, Holywell Green, Sowood, Stainland, West Vale 2
Active postcodes
439 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,196 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,143 2
Electoral wards
Colne Valley West, Greetland, Ryburn 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Calder Valley, Colne Valley, Halifax 4
Local authority
Calderdale, Kirklees 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.