HD6 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elland Road, 0.4km from Little Woodhouse 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 manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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 above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00055203 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLAND ROAD, HD6 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLAND ROAD, HD6 1BR.
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 1BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 1BR. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 132,550
4 sales · Mean £ 132,525
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD6 1BR is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Rastrick High School
Woodhouse Primary School
Brighouse High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Czerwik Fine Wine And Cheese0.3 km
- Norths S K Ltd0.4 km
- Poundworld0.5 km
- Wildings0.4 km
- Castle Stores1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Fratellis0.5 km
- Top Brand Food Foods Ltd0.6 km
- 43 Coffee House0.3 km
- Cristaz Cafe0.4 km
- Fork In The Fish Ltd0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Red Lion1.0 km
- The Barge0.6 km
- Brighouse Civic Hall0.4 km
- Calder Brighouse0.5 km
- George Hotel0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Kings Pizza0.4 km
- Brighouse Spice0.4 km
- Castle Avenue Fisheries1.0 km
- Chef Wonderful0.6 km
- Crust And Crumb 770.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lane Head Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.5 km
- Deighton4.4 km
- Halifax4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Prospect Place0.0 km
- Elland Rd Halifax Road0.1 km
- Elland Rd Halifax Road0.1 km
- Rydings Park0.1 km
- Rydings Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61BR · Data under Open Government Licence