HD6 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area on Briggate, 0.1km from Brighouse in Brighouse. Administratively it sits within Brighouse ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00055207 (shared with 173 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGGATE, HD6 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGGATE, HD6 1EL.
292
40
£ 35,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
The IMD places HD6 1EL among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 1EL. The average age is 40.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD6 1EL is above average at 114 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.
school Local Schools
Longroyde Primary School
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Woodhouse Primary School
Rastrick High School
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Czerwik Fine Wine And Cheese0.3 km
- Norths S K Ltd0.3 km
- Poundworld0.4 km
- Wildings0.3 km
- Gooder Lane News0.2 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Fratellis0.4 km
- Top Brand Food Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Crumbs0.4 km
- St Johns Church Hall0.7 km
- The Cabin Cafe0.1 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Ayan Food Cottage (AFC) Ltd0.0 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.0 km
- Kebab House0.9 km
- Bismillah Medina0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lane Head Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Brighouse Civic Hall0.3 km
- Calder Brighouse0.3 km
- George Hotel0.4 km
- Prince Albert Inn0.8 km
- The Market Tavern0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.1 km
- Deighton4.0 km
- Halifax5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge End0.1 km
- Bridge End0.2 km
- Thornton Square0.2 km
- Thornhll Road0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61EL · Data under Open Government Licence