HX6 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fore Lane, 0.3km from Lower Hollin in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Halifax constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00055211 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE LANE, HX6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE LANE, HX6 1AE.
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40
£ 36,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HX6 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1AE. The average age is 40.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 196,500
2 sales · Mean £ 196,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1AE is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Road Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tuel Lane Infant School
Ryburn Valley High School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Trinity Academy Grammar
Norland CE School
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Bargains Ltd0.8 km
- Vecolate0.8 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.9 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.5 km
- Albiola Catering0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bar Francisca0.7 km
- Hill Crest Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Bull On The Bridge0.6 km
- The Commercial Inn0.9 km
- Puzzle Hall Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Happydays Cycles0.6 km
- Kate Clarke0.3 km
- Kiplings0.6 km
- Mexi Bean Express1.0 km
- Mustard Restaurant LTD0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Central Fisheries0.8 km
- Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree0.9 km
- Tuel Lane Fisheries0.9 km
- Bridge Balti Take Away0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge0.8 km
- Halifax4.6 km
- Mytholmroyd4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fore Lane0.0 km
- Fore Lane Springfield0.0 km
- West Street Watson Mill La0.2 km
- West Street Watson Mill La0.2 km
- White Windows0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61AE · Data under Open Government Licence