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.
LIGHTCLIFFE ROYD, HX4 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTCLIFFE ROYD, HX4 0BU.
219
44
£ 49,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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Postcode Profile: HX40BU · Data under Open Government Licence