HD6 1HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on William Street, 0.1km from Woodhouse, Little in Brighouse. Administratively it sits within Rastrick ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD6 1HR offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00055178 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAM STREET, HD6 1HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM STREET, HD6 1HR.
262
38
£ 40,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD6 1HR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HD6 1HR — age 38, 48% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 1HR. The average age is 38.5. 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
£ 117,475
2 sales · Mean £ 117,475
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 125,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD6 1HR is above average at 97 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
Woodhouse Primary School
Rastrick High School
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Carr Green Primary School
William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- The Shrub0.3 km
- Admiral0.5 km
- Bellini's0.5 km
- Bengal Brasserie0.4 km
- Brooks Restaurant0.5 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Anwar & Sons0.4 km
- Best One Store1.0 km
- Big Lad Polish Food0.3 km
- Le Gourmet0.4 km
- M&Co Trading Limited0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lane Head Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Brighouse Civic Hall0.5 km
- Calder Brighouse0.4 km
- George Hotel0.6 km
- Prince Albert Inn1.0 km
- The Market Tavern0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Brighouse Spice0.4 km
- Castle Avenue Fisheries0.7 km
- Chef Wonderful0.1 km
- Crust And Crumb 770.5 km
- DFE0.9 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.1 km
- Deighton3.8 km
- Halifax5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gooder Lane Rastrick Common0.1 km
- George Street0.1 km
- Bridge End0.1 km
- George Street0.1 km
- Bridge End0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD61HR · Data under Open Government Licence