HX6 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsley Avenue, 0.3km from Beechwood in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX6 1DJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00055217 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSLEY AVENUE, HX6 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSLEY AVENUE, HX6 1DJ.
237
48
£ 36,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1DJ 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 1DJ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-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 1DJ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,275
4 sales · Mean £ 132,137
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1DJ is moderate at 71 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
New Road Primary School
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Luddendenfoot Academy
Tuel Lane Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Kate Clarke0.8 km
- Delicious Bakes0.3 km
- New Road Primary School0.8 km
- Out To Lunch Catering0.4 km
- The Supper Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Young Cheng Seafood Shop1.0 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.6 km
- Dhillons0.5 km
- Love Sweetie0.5 km
- Mother0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Church Stile Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Faizoon's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.6 km
- Mytholmroyd4.2 km
- Halifax5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pollit Avenue0.1 km
- Pollit Ave Eastwood Avenue0.1 km
- Bates Avenue0.1 km
- Bates Avenue0.1 km
- Ryburn Valley High School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61DJ · Data under Open Government Licence