Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX6 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX6 1DQ.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HX6 1DQ 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, HX6 1DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX6 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Beechwood in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX6 1DQ 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 79 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00055217 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1DQ. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1DQ is moderate at 79 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.

Anti-social behaviour94
Violence and sexual offences81
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Ryburn Valley High School

Good1622 pupils0.1 km
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Trinity Academy St Peter's

Inadequate112 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good168 pupils0.5 km
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New Road Primary School

Good151 pupils0.9 km
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Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.0 km
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Luddendenfoot Academy

Outstanding190 pupils1.4 km
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Tuel Lane Infant School

Good86 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Kate Clarke0.8 km
  • Delicious Bakes0.3 km
  • New Road Primary School0.7 km
  • Out To Lunch Catering0.4 km
  • The Supper Club0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Farmhouse Kitchen0.5 km
  • Dhillons0.4 km
  • Love Sweetie0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Church Stile Inn0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Faizoon's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge1.6 km
  • Mytholmroyd4.3 km
  • Halifax5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bates Avenue0.1 km
  • Bates Avenue0.1 km
  • Ryburn Valley High School0.1 km
  • Ryburn Valley High School0.1 km
  • Ryburn Valley High School0.1 km