Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD6 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD6 1AY.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HD6 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD6 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Waring Green 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00055203 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 1AY. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HD6 1AY is above average at 111 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.

Violence and sexual offences212
Shoplifting90
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School

Outstanding218 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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Longroyde Primary School

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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Rastrick High School

Good1673 pupils1.1 km
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Woodhouse Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Brighouse High School

Good1324 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good226 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Czerwik Fine Wine And Cheese0.2 km
  • Norths S K Ltd0.3 km
  • Poundworld0.4 km
  • Wildings0.3 km
  • Cellar 280.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Fratellis0.3 km
  • Top Brand Food Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • The Shrub0.6 km
  • A Piece Of Bake0.7 km
  • Admiral0.2 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Brighouse Sports Club1.0 km
  • Brighouse Civic Hall0.3 km
  • Calder Brighouse0.4 km
  • George Hotel0.3 km
  • Prince Albert Inn0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Kebab House0.6 km
  • Golden Star0.5 km
  • Brighouse Spice0.3 km
  • Chef Wonderful0.6 km
  • Crust And Crumb 770.3 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lane Head Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighouse0.5 km
  • Deighton4.4 km
  • Halifax5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Prospect Place0.1 km
  • Gooder St Ganny Road0.2 km
  • Rydings Park0.2 km
  • Elland Rd Halifax Road0.2 km
  • Rydings Park0.2 km