Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX6 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX6 1AH.

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Population

487

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX6 1AH 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HX6 1AH's 57% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

HX6 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Beechwood 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. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00055211 (shared with 22 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 HX6 1AH. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around HX6 1AH is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Ryburn Valley High School

Good1622 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good168 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Academy St Peter's

Inadequate112 pupils0.6 km
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New Road Primary School

Good151 pupils0.6 km
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Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.2 km
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Tuel Lane Infant School

Good86 pupils1.2 km
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Luddendenfoot Academy

Outstanding190 pupils1.4 km
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Trinity Academy Grammar

Inadequate885 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Vecolate0.9 km
  • Young Cheng Seafood Shop1.0 km
  • Farmhouse Kitchen0.7 km
  • Bridge Off Licence1.0 km
  • Dhillons0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Kate Clarke0.6 km
  • Delicious Bakes0.1 km
  • New Road Primary School0.5 km
  • Out To Lunch Catering0.1 km
  • LuLu's Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.9 km
  • West End Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Church Stile Inn0.5 km
  • Royal Oak Hotel1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Haddock0.9 km
  • Faizoon's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge1.4 km
  • Mytholmroyd4.4 km
  • Halifax5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fore Lane Ave Sowerby New Rd0.1 km
  • Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
  • Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
  • Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.1 km
  • Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.2 km