HD6 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Commercial Street, 0.2km from Brighouse in Brighouse. Administratively it sits within Brighouse ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00055203 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL STREET, HD6 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, HD6 1AF.
381
53
£ 35,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HD6 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 1AF. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HD6 1AF are high at 151 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Longroyde Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Woodhouse Primary School
Rastrick High School
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Czerwik Fine Wine And Cheese0.1 km
- Norths S K Ltd0.1 km
- Poundworld0.2 km
- Wildings0.1 km
- Cellar 280.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Fratellis0.1 km
- Top Brand Food Foods Ltd0.5 km
- The Shrub0.4 km
- A Piece Of Bake0.8 km
- Admiral0.0 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Kebab House0.6 km
- Golden Star0.5 km
- Brighouse Spice0.1 km
- Chef Wonderful0.5 km
- Crust And Crumb 770.1 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lane Head Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brighouse Civic Hall0.1 km
- Calder Brighouse0.1 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- Prince Albert Inn0.6 km
- The Market Tavern0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.4 km
- Deighton4.2 km
- Halifax5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station stand D0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station stand E0.1 km
- Bus Station stand B0.1 km
- Bus Station stand C0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61AF · Data under Open Government Licence