HX6 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00055211 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX6 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX6 1DN.
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40
£ 36,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1DN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, HX6 1DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £412k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1DN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 292,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX6 1DN has low crime rates — 35 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
New Road Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ryburn Valley High School
Tuel Lane Infant School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Trinity Academy Grammar
Warley Town School
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Bargains Ltd0.9 km
- Vecolate0.6 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.9 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.6 km
- Albiola Catering0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bar Francisca0.8 km
- Hill Crest Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Bull On The Bridge0.7 km
- The Commercial Inn1.0 km
- Puzzle Hall Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Happydays Cycles0.7 km
- Kate Clarke0.1 km
- Kiplings0.7 km
- Mustard Restaurant LTD0.8 km
- Taste Of India0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Central Fisheries0.9 km
- Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree1.0 km
- Tuel Lane Fisheries0.8 km
- Bridge Balti Take Away1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.0 km
- Mytholmroyd4.6 km
- Halifax4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sowerby New Rd Cemetery Lane0.0 km
- Sowerby New Rd Cemetery Lane0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.2 km
- Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.2 km
- Sacred Heart School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61DN · Data under Open Government Licence