Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

SADDLEWORTH ROAD, HX4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SADDLEWORTH ROAD, HX4 0AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

355

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HX4 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HX4 0AJ's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £523k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 96.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX4 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Saddleworth Road, 0.4km from Wall Nook (Heald Wall Nook) in Barkisland. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, HX4 0AJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £523k, up 96.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HX4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00168661 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX4 0AJ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 527,500

8 sales · Mean £ 490,580

Semi-Detached

£ 362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 362,500

Terraced

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

HX4 0AJ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
Public order3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Barkisland CofE VA Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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Ripponden Junior and Infant School

Good193 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Griffin Pub0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge3.3 km
  • Halifax6.2 km
  • Slaithwaite6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Saddleworth Road0.0 km
  • Saddleworth Road0.1 km
  • Stainland Road Upper Hall Fold0.3 km
  • Stainland Road Upper Hall Fold0.3 km
  • Greetland Road Abbotts Royd0.3 km