Is HX4 0BY a safe place to live?

Yes, HX4 0BY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of HX4 0BY?

The population for the HX4 0BY area is approximately 219 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX4 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX4 0BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

219

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Avg Age

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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 0BY 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. HX4 0BY's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX4 0BY is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Mill Bank in Calderdale. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, HX4 0BY is 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 9 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 0BY 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 0BY. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

HX4 0BY has low crime rates — 9 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

Norland CE School

Good90 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sowerby Bridge2.5 km
Halifax5.0 km
Slaithwaite7.0 km

Bus Stops

Greetland Road Garden Ln0.1 km
Greetland Road Garden Ln0.1 km
Spring Rock PH0.2 km
Spring Rock PH0.2 km
Norland Rd Rochdale Road0.2 km