HD6 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Healey Wood Road, 0.2km from Woodhouse, Little in Brighouse. Administratively it sits within Brighouse ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD6 1HJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00055207 (shared with 173 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEALEY WOOD ROAD, HD6 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEALEY WOOD ROAD, HD6 1HJ.
292
40
£ 35,900 /yr
63%
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 1HJ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 1HJ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 73,000
3 sales · Mean £ 76,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD6 1HJ is moderate at 65 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
Woodhouse Primary School
Longroyde Primary School
Rastrick High School
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Carr Green Primary School
William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- The Shrub0.2 km
- Admiral0.6 km
- Bellini's0.5 km
- Bengal Brasserie0.5 km
- Brooks Restaurant0.5 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Anwar & Sons0.4 km
- Big Lad Polish Food0.4 km
- Le Gourmet0.4 km
- M&Co Trading Limited0.6 km
- Pennywise News0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Brighouse Civic Hall0.5 km
- Calder Brighouse0.4 km
- George Hotel0.6 km
- The Market Tavern0.4 km
- Villain Bar Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Brighouse Spice0.5 km
- Castle Avenue Fisheries0.8 km
- Chef Wonderful0.1 km
- Crust And Crumb 770.6 km
- DFE1.0 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.2 km
- Deighton3.7 km
- Huddersfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gooder Lane Brighouse Railway Station0.1 km
- Gooder Lane Brighouse Railway Station0.1 km
- Brighouse Rail Station0.1 km
- Gooder Lane Rastrick Common0.1 km
- Brighouse Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61HJ · Data under Open Government Licence