HX6 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fore Lane Avenue, 0.4km 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. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1BQ 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 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE LANE AVENUE, HX6 1BQ.
487
40
£ 36,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1BQ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, HX6 1BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £125k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1BQ. 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
Terraced
£ 113,000
6 sales · Mean £ 122,333
Semi-Detached
£ 133,000
3 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX6 1BQ has low crime rates — 41 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
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Tuel Lane Infant School
Trinity Academy Grammar
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Warley Town School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Vecolate0.7 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.8 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.7 km
- Albiola Catering0.9 km
- Bridge Off Licence0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bar Francisca0.9 km
- The Bull On The Bridge0.9 km
- Puzzle Hall Inn0.7 km
- Raffaellos0.9 km
- Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Happydays Cycles0.9 km
- Kate Clarke0.3 km
- Kiplings0.9 km
- Mustard Restaurant LTD0.9 km
- Taste Of India0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Tuel Lane Fisheries1.0 km
- The Golden Haddock0.6 km
- Faizoon's0.1 km
- Bobby's Burgers0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.1 km
- Mytholmroyd4.6 km
- Halifax4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sacred Heart School0.1 km
- Sacred Heart School0.1 km
- White Windows0.1 km
- Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.2 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61BQ · Data under Open Government Licence