HD6 1DX is an up-and-coming urban area on Well Close Place, 0.3km from Waring Green in Brighouse. Administratively it sits within Brighouse ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HD6 1DX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00055203 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELL CLOSE PLACE, HD6 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELL CLOSE PLACE, HD6 1DX.
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
No single demographic signal dominates HD6 1DX — age 53, 78% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £113k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 1DX. 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
Detached
£ 125,500
1 sales · Mean £ 125,500
Terraced
£ 102,000
1 sales · Mean £ 102,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HD6 1DX are high at 147 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
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Longroyde Primary School
Woodhouse Primary School
Rastrick High School
Brighouse 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
- Wildings0.2 km
- Cellar 280.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Fratellis0.1 km
- Top Brand Food Foods Ltd0.4 km
- The Shrub0.5 km
- A Piece Of Bake0.7 km
- Admiral0.1 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Brighouse Sports Club0.9 km
- Brighouse Civic Hall0.2 km
- Calder Brighouse0.3 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- Prince Albert Inn0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Kebab House0.5 km
- Golden Star0.6 km
- Brighouse Spice0.2 km
- Chef Wonderful0.7 km
- Crust And Crumb 770.1 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lane Head Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.5 km
- Deighton4.3 km
- Halifax5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station stand A0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station stand B0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station stand E0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61DX · Data under Open Government Licence