Is HX7 5BP a safe place to live?

Yes, HX7 5BP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of HX7 5BP?

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

Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

PADDY BRIDGE ROAD, HX7 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDY BRIDGE ROAD, HX7 5BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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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 5BP 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

No single demographic signal dominates HX7 5BP — age 46, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

HX7 5BP is a safe, established residential area on Paddy Bridge Road, 0.4km from Clough, Hawks in Mytholmroyd. Administratively it sits within Luddendenfoot ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HX7 5BP 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 5BP. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HX7 5BP has low crime rates — 29 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 offences28

Shoplifting18

Vehicle crime6

Criminal damage and arson6

Public order6

school Local Schools

Burnley Road Academy

Good217 pupils0.3 km

The Calder Learning Trust

Good1387 pupils1.0 km

Scout Road Academy

Good100 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

First Choice Greengrocery & Delli0.6 km
Wraps And Beets0.2 km
Herbi Phwoar0.5 km
Co-op Petrol Mytholmroyd0.6 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Barbary's0.5 km
Jo's Kitchen0.6 km
Moonfull Ltd0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Tamanna's0.6 km
Hammad's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Mytholmroyd0.6 km
Hebden Bridge1.4 km
Sowerby Bridge6.1 km

Bus Stops

Burnley Rd Academy0.2 km
Bethesda Row0.2 km
Bethesda Row0.2 km
Burnley Rd Academy0.2 km
Stocks Avenue0.3 km