Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEALEY WOOD BOTTOM, HD6 1HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEALEY WOOD BOTTOM, HD6 1HU.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HD6 1HU is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

HD6 1HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Healey Wood Bottom, 0.2km from Woodhouse, Little in Brighouse. Administratively it sits within Brighouse ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HD6 1HU offers 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 is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HD6 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00055207 (shared with 173 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 HD6 1HU. 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

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around HD6 1HU is moderate at 81 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 offences179
Shoplifting62
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Longroyde Primary School

Good396 pupils0.5 km
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Woodhouse Primary School

Good419 pupils0.6 km
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Rastrick High School

Good1673 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School

Outstanding218 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School

Good159 pupils1.4 km
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Carr Green Primary School

Outstanding343 pupils1.5 km
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William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

Outstanding72 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Shrub0.2 km
  • Admiral0.6 km
  • Bellini's0.5 km
  • Bengal Brasserie0.5 km
  • Brooks Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Anwar & Sons0.4 km
  • Big Lad Polish Food0.4 km
  • Le Gourmet0.4 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited0.6 km
  • Pennywise News0.3 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lane Head Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Brighouse Civic Hall0.5 km
  • Calder Brighouse0.5 km
  • George Hotel0.6 km
  • The Market Tavern0.4 km
  • Villain Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Brighouse Spice0.4 km
  • Castle Avenue Fisheries0.7 km
  • Chef Wonderful0.0 km
  • Crust And Crumb 770.6 km
  • DFE0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighouse0.2 km
  • Deighton3.7 km
  • Huddersfield5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Gooder Lane Rastrick Common0.1 km
  • Gooder Lane Brighouse Railway Station0.1 km
  • Gooder Lane Brighouse Railway Station0.1 km
  • Brighouse Rail Station0.1 km
  • Gooder Lane Rastrick Common0.1 km