HX6 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Beechwood in Sowerby Bridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
This is 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00055218 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX6 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX6 1DG.
221
53
£ 36,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1DG 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
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in HX6 1DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 53-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1DG. The average age is 52.8. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1DG is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ryburn Valley High School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
New Road Primary School
Luddendenfoot Academy
Tuel Lane Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Kate Clarke0.9 km
- Delicious Bakes0.4 km
- New Road Primary School0.9 km
- Out To Lunch Catering0.5 km
- The Supper Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Farmhouse Kitchen0.4 km
- Dhillons0.5 km
- Love Sweetie0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Church Stile Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Faizoon's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.7 km
- Mytholmroyd4.4 km
- Halifax5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ryburn Valley High School0.1 km
- Ryburn Valley High School0.1 km
- Ryburn Valley High School0.1 km
- Ryburn Valley High School0.1 km
- Ryburn Valley High School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61DG · Data under Open Government Licence