HX6 1LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sowerby New Road, 0.2km from Beechwood in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX6 1LQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 42.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00055212 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOWERBY NEW ROAD, HX6 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOWERBY NEW ROAD, HX6 1LQ.
286
39
£ 36,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1LQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, HX6 1LQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 42.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1LQ. The average age is 39.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 166,160
9 sales · Mean £ 171,295
Detached
£ 304,500
2 sales · Mean £ 304,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1LQ is moderate at 63 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
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 Clarke0.7 km
- Delicious Bakes0.3 km
- New Road Primary School0.7 km
- Out To Lunch Catering0.3 km
- The Supper Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Young Cheng Seafood Shop0.9 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.7 km
- Dhillons0.4 km
- Love Sweetie0.5 km
- Mother0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Church Stile Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Faizoon's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.6 km
- Mytholmroyd4.2 km
- Halifax5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pollit Avenue0.1 km
- Pollit Ave Eastwood Avenue0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
- Bates Avenue0.2 km
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61LQ · Data under Open Government Licence