HX6 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tillotson Avenue, 0.5km from Lower Hollin in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX6 1BX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 202.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00055214 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TILLOTSON AVENUE, HX6 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TILLOTSON AVENUE, HX6 1BX.
340
34
£ 36,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1BX 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
HX6 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 202.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1BX. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
7 sales · Mean £ 83,753
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1BX is moderate at 51 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
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Trinity Academy Grammar
Luddendenfoot Academy
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
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Bull On The Bridge1.0 km
- Puzzle Hall Inn0.8 km
- Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.8 km
- West End Bowling Club0.6 km
- Church Stile Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Happydays Cycles1.0 km
- Kate Clarke0.4 km
- Taste Of India0.9 km
- Delicious Bakes0.1 km
- The Olive Branch1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Golden Haddock0.8 km
- Faizoon's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.2 km
- Mytholmroyd4.6 km
- Halifax5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
- Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.1 km
- Upper Gaukrodger Farm0.1 km
- Sacred Heart School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61BX · Data under Open Government Licence