HX4 0BB is a sought-after residential area on Slack Lane, 0.4km from Slack in Calderdale. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HX4, HX4 0BB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00055232 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SLACK LANE, HX4 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLACK LANE, HX4 0BB.
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45
£ 49,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX4 0BB 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HX4 0BB's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX4 0BB. The average age is 45.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
HX4 0BB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Ripponden Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Griffin Pub0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge4.3 km
- Slaithwaite5.9 km
- Halifax7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Scammonden Road Howroyd La0.3 km
- Scammonden Road Howroyd La0.3 km
- Rishworth Road0.3 km
- Rishworth Rd Fiddle Lane0.3 km
- Scammonden Rd Slack Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HX40BB · Data under Open Government Licence