HX6 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Boston Street, 0.2km from Lower Hollin in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Sowerby Bridge ward and the Halifax constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00055333 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSTON STREET, HX6 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSTON STREET, HX6 1DP.
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38
£ 34,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HX6 1DP's 72% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 50.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1DP. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 121,375
14 sales · Mean £ 124,767
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1DP is moderate at 52 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
Tuel Lane Infant School
Ryburn Valley High School
Trinity Academy Grammar
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Warley Town School
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Bargains Ltd0.8 km
- Cost Cutter1.0 km
- Vecolate0.5 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.5 km
- Albiola Catering0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bar Francisca0.7 km
- Hill Crest Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Bull On The Bridge0.6 km
- The Commercial Inn0.9 km
- Puzzle Hall Inn0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Happydays Cycles0.6 km
- Kate Clarke0.0 km
- Kiplings0.6 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.9 km
- Mustard Restaurant LTD0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Central Fisheries0.8 km
- Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree0.9 km
- Tuel Lane Fisheries0.7 km
- Bridge Balti Take Away0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge0.9 km
- Halifax4.6 km
- Mytholmroyd4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sowerby New Rd Cemetery Lane0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Cemetery Lane0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd George St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61DP · Data under Open Government Licence