HX6 2HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Milton Street, 0.1km from Causeway Head in Halifax. 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. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 2HW are sourced from Output Area E00055345 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILTON STREET, HX6 2HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON STREET, HX6 2HW.
330
37
£ 34,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 2HW 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 2HW's 63% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 2HW. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 90,000
9 sales · Mean £ 90,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 2HW is moderate at 62 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
Tuel Lane Infant School
Trinity Academy Grammar
Warley Town School
New Road Primary School
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ryburn Valley High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Puzzle Hall Inn0.3 km
- Raffaellos0.5 km
- Shepherds Rest0.9 km
- Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.4 km
- Bar Francisca0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Gimbals0.6 km
- The Olive Branch0.5 km
- Happydays Cycles0.5 km
- Kate Clarke0.7 km
- Kiplings0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bridge Balti Take Away0.5 km
- Sowerby Delight0.5 km
- Central Fisheries0.5 km
- Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
- Jing Jing Chinese0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- B & M Bargains Ltd0.5 km
- Cost Cutter0.3 km
- Hari Groc & Off Lic0.4 km
- Vecolate0.4 km
- Artichoke Natural Foods0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge0.6 km
- Halifax4.0 km
- Mytholmroyd4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tuel Lane Milton St0.0 km
- Tuel Lane Regent Place0.1 km
- Tuel Lane Hollins Bank0.1 km
- Tuel Lane Hollins Bank0.2 km
- Milton Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX62HW · Data under Open Government Licence