Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

FORE LANE AVENUE, HX6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE LANE AVENUE, HX6 1BQ.

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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 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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour41
Other theft14
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good168 pupils0.1 km
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New Road Primary School

Good151 pupils0.3 km
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Ryburn Valley High School

Good1622 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Academy St Peter's

Inadequate112 pupils0.9 km
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Tuel Lane Infant School

Good86 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Academy Grammar

Inadequate885 pupils1.3 km
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Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.4 km
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Warley Town School

Good140 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
fastfood

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