HX6 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fore Lane Avenue, 0.4km from Beechwood in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Halifax constituency.
For families considering a move, HX6 1AZ represents 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. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00055211 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE LANE AVENUE, HX6 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE LANE AVENUE, HX6 1AZ.
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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 1AZ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HX6 1AZ combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £470k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1AZ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 297,500
2 sales · Mean £ 297,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1AZ is moderate at 58 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ryburn Valley High School
New Road Primary School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Tuel Lane Infant School
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Luddendenfoot Academy
Trinity Academy Grammar
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Vecolate0.9 km
- Young Cheng Seafood Shop1.0 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.7 km
- Bridge Off Licence0.9 km
- Dhillons0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kate Clarke0.5 km
- Delicious Bakes0.1 km
- Copper Cow1.0 km
- New Road Primary School0.5 km
- Out To Lunch Catering0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Puzzle Hall Inn1.0 km
- Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.9 km
- West End Bowling Club0.8 km
- Church Stile Inn0.5 km
- Royal Oak Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
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 Rd0.0 km
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
- Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.1 km
- Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61AZ · Data under Open Government Licence