HX6 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Providence Place, 0.5km from Beechwood in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Halifax constituency.
For families considering a move, HX6 1BA 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. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00055211 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROVIDENCE PLACE, HX6 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROVIDENCE PLACE, HX6 1BA.
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£ 36,800 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1BA 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HX6 1BA's 57% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1BA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1BA 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
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- Vecolate0.8 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.7 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.9 km
- Bridge Off Licence0.8 km
- Dhillons0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Kate Clarke0.5 km
- Taste Of India1.0 km
- Delicious Bakes0.1 km
- Copper Cow0.9 km
- New Road Primary School0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Puzzle Hall Inn0.9 km
- Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.8 km
- West End Bowling Club0.7 km
- Church Stile Inn0.6 km
- Royal Oak Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Golden Haddock0.8 km
- Faizoon's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.3 km
- Mytholmroyd4.4 km
- Halifax5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.0 km
- Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.1 km
- Fore Lane Ave Sowerby New Rd0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61BA · Data under Open Government Licence