Halifax Town Center Footfall and Vehicle Counts

Footfall reports from two locations in Halifax town center, with vehicle data recorded at one site. Data collection began in November 2023 and is published monthly by MRI OnLocation for Calderdale Council.

Use Cases

• Analyze daily footfall patterns at Fountain Street and Market Street to assess town center activity.
• Monitor vehicle counts for bikes, buses, cars, and trucks at the Market Street location to study traffic flow.
• Compare footfall trends between the two Halifax locations to identify high-traffic zones.
• Use the monthly published data to track changes in footfall and vehicle numbers over time.

Strengths

• Data collection began in November 2023, providing a recent starting point for time-series analysis.
• Vehicle data includes specific counts for four distinct types: bike, bus, car, and truck.
• Published monthly, offering regular updates for trend monitoring.

Limitations

• The dataset's total row count and file size are unknown, making it difficult to assess its scale.
• Vehicle data is only available for one of the two footfall monitoring locations.
• The specific columns and data structure are not provided, complicating initial analysis.

Provenance

Source

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, via MRI OnLocation (formerly Springboard).

Collection Method

Daily footfall and vehicle counts recorded by sensors at two street locations.

Time Range

From November 2023 onwards.

Freshness

Published monthly; last updated March 20, 2026.

Geography

Halifax town centre, specifically Fountain Street at Commercial Street and Market Street at Crossley Street.