Is HX7 5ED a safe place to live?

Yes, HX7 5ED is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 27 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in HX7 5ED?

The average property price in HX7 5ED is currently around £323k.

What is the population of HX7 5ED?

The population for the HX7 5ED area is approximately 271 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE BROOK, HX7 5ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BROOK, HX7 5ED.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10

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4/10

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2/10

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7/10

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3/10

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8/10

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9/10

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8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

HX7 5ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £323k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 32.7% year-on-year.

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

HX7 5ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Brook, 0.4km from Mytholmroyd in Mytholmroyd. Administratively it sits within Luddendenfoot ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HX7, HX7 5ED offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 32.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HX7 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00055063 (shared with 17 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 5ED. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean2.2%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 293,300

Terraced

£ 266,500

4 sales · Mean £ 256,750

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

HX7 5ED has low crime rates — 27 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 offences30

Shoplifting13

Public order9

Anti-social behaviour6

Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

Burnley Road Academy

Good217 pupils0.5 km

Scout Road Academy

Good100 pupils0.6 km

The Calder Learning Trust

Good1387 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

Herbi Phwoar0.5 km
First Choice Greengrocery & Delli0.4 km
Fresh Farm Deliveries0.9 km
Wraps And Beets0.3 km
Co-op Petrol Mytholmroyd0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Hammad's0.4 km
Tamanna's0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Barbary's0.4 km
Jo's Kitchen0.4 km
Moonfull Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Mytholmroyd0.4 km
Hebden Bridge1.9 km
Sowerby Bridge5.7 km

Bus Stops

Cragg Road Stocks Ln0.1 km
Cragg Road Stocks Ln0.1 km
Stocks Ln Nest Lane0.1 km
Stocks Ln Nest Lane0.1 km
Nest Lane Simpson Rd0.1 km