HX6 1BH 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.
For families considering a move, HX6 1BH 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00055211 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE LANE, HX6 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE LANE, HX6 1BH.
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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 1BH 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 1BH'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 1BH. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX6 1BH has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
New Road Primary School
Ryburn Valley High School
Tuel Lane Infant School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Trinity Academy Grammar
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Warley Town School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Bargains Ltd0.9 km
- Vecolate0.8 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.8 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.6 km
- Albiola Catering0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bar Francisca0.8 km
- Hill Crest Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Bull On The Bridge0.8 km
- The Commercial Inn1.0 km
- Puzzle Hall Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Happydays Cycles0.7 km
- Kate Clarke0.3 km
- Kiplings0.8 km
- Mustard Restaurant LTD0.8 km
- Taste Of India0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Central Fisheries1.0 km
- Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree1.0 km
- Tuel Lane Fisheries0.9 km
- Bridge Balti Take Away1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.0 km
- Halifax4.7 km
- Mytholmroyd4.8 km
Bus Stops
- White Windows0.0 km
- Sacred Heart School0.1 km
- Sacred Heart School0.1 km
- Fore Lane Springfield0.1 km
- Fore Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61BH · Data under Open Government Licence