Is HX7 5AW a safe place to live?

Yes, HX7 5AW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in HX7 5AW?

The average property price in HX7 5AW is currently around £710k.

What is the population of HX7 5AW?

The population for the HX7 5AW area is approximately 339 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX7 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX7 5AW.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX7 5AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10

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6/10

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2/10

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4/10

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1/10

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8/10

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6/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HX7 5AW combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£710k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £710k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX7 5AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Hawks Clough in Mytholmroyd. Administratively it sits within Luddendenfoot ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, HX7 5AW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k.

Census 2021 statistics for HX7 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00055051 (shared with 20 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 HX7 5AW. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 710,000

1 sales · Mean £ 710,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HX7 5AW has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18

Shoplifting5

Vehicle crime3

Other crime2

Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

Burnley Road Academy

Good217 pupils0.5 km

The Calder Learning Trust

Good1387 pupils1.1 km

Scout Road Academy

Good100 pupils1.2 km

Stubbings Infant School

Good42 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

First Choice Greengrocery & Delli0.7 km
Wraps And Beets0.4 km
Herbi Phwoar0.7 km
Co-op Petrol Mytholmroyd0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Barbary's0.6 km
Jo's Kitchen0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Tamanna's0.7 km
Hammad's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Mytholmroyd0.8 km
Hebden Bridge1.2 km
Sowerby Bridge6.3 km

Bus Stops

Bethesda Row0.1 km
Bethesda Row0.1 km
Bank Buildings0.3 km
Bank Buildings0.3 km
Burnley Rd Academy0.3 km