Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

LIGHTCLIFFE ROYD, HX4 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTCLIFFE ROYD, HX4 0BU.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX4 0BU 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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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HX4 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

HX4 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Lightcliffe Royd, 0.5km from Mill Bank in Calderdale. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HX4, HX4 0BU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00055243 (shared with 20 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 0BU. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HX4 0BU has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Barkisland CofE VA Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Griffin Pub0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge2.7 km
  • Halifax5.4 km
  • Slaithwaite6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lightcliffe Royd Farm0.1 km
  • Lightcliffe Royd Farm0.1 km
  • Saddleworth Rd Barsley Green Lane0.4 km
  • Saddleworth Rd Barsley Green Lane0.4 km
  • Greetland Road Garden Ln0.4 km