HD6 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Thornton Square, 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00055203 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON SQUARE, HD6 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON SQUARE, HD6 1EA.
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 1EA — age 53, 78% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1EA. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HD6 1EA are high at 158 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
Woodhouse Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant 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 Ltd0.2 km
- Poundworld0.3 km
- Wildings0.1 km
- Gooder Lane News0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Fratellis0.2 km
- Top Brand Food Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Crumbs0.6 km
- St Johns Church Hall0.6 km
- The Cabin Cafe0.2 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Ayan Food Cottage (AFC) Ltd0.2 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.2 km
- Kebab House0.7 km
- Bismillah Medina0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lane Head Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Brighouse Civic Hall0.2 km
- Calder Brighouse0.2 km
- George Hotel0.2 km
- Prince Albert Inn0.6 km
- The Market Tavern0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.3 km
- Deighton4.1 km
- Halifax5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Square0.0 km
- Gooder St Ganny Road0.1 km
- Bus Station stand C0.1 km
- Bus Station stand D0.1 km
- Bus Station stand B0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61EA · Data under Open Government Licence