HX6 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Breck Lea, 0.4km from Sowerby Bridge in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HX6 1BS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00055216 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRECK LEA, HX6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRECK LEA, HX6 1BS.
311
43
£ 36,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HX6 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1BS. The average age is 43.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
13 sales · Mean £ 270,346
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX6 1BS has low crime rates — 45 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
Ryburn Valley High School
New Road Primary School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Tuel Lane Infant School
Trinity Academy Grammar
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kate Clarke0.6 km
- Taste Of India1.0 km
- Delicious Bakes0.3 km
- New Road Primary School0.5 km
- Out To Lunch Catering0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Farmhouse Kitchen0.5 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.9 km
- Bridge Off Licence0.7 km
- Dhillons0.3 km
- Living Care Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Puzzle Hall Inn0.9 km
- Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.9 km
- West End Bowling Club0.6 km
- Church Stile Inn0.8 km
- Royal Oak Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Golden Haddock0.8 km
- Faizoon's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.2 km
- Mytholmroyd4.8 km
- Halifax5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
- Flower Bank0.2 km
- Rochdale Rd Lwr Brockwell Ln0.2 km
- Sacred Heart School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61BS · Data under Open Government Licence