HD6 1HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Street, 0.2km from Woodhouse, Little in Brighouse. Administratively it sits within Brighouse ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD6 1HQ 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 rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00055207 (shared with 173 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY STREET, HD6 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, HD6 1HQ.
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 1HQ 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 1HQ. 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
£ 98,000
2 sales · Mean £ 98,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD6 1HQ is above average at 91 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
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
Carr Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Czerwik Fine Wine And Cheese0.5 km
- Norths S K Ltd0.5 km
- Poundworld0.6 km
- Wildings0.4 km
- Cellar 280.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Fratellis0.5 km
- The Shrub0.1 km
- Admiral0.5 km
- Bellini's0.4 km
- Bengal Brasserie0.4 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Golden Star0.3 km
- Brighouse Spice0.4 km
- Castle Avenue Fisheries0.9 km
- Chef Wonderful0.1 km
- Crust And Crumb 770.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lane Head Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Brighouse Civic Hall0.4 km
- Calder Brighouse0.4 km
- George Hotel0.5 km
- The Market Tavern0.3 km
- Villain Bar Ltd0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.2 km
- Deighton3.7 km
- Huddersfield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brighouse Rail Station0.0 km
- Gooder Lane Brighouse Railway Station0.0 km
- Brighouse Rail Station0.0 km
- Brighouse Rail Station0.0 km
- Gooder Lane Brighouse Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61HQ · Data under Open Government Licence