HD6 9BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Birds Royd in Brighouse. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Brighouse ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
The people who live in HD6 9BJ are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD6 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00055207 (shared with 173 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD6 9BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD6 9BJ.
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
Economic hardship is measurable here. HD6 9BJ's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 4% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD6 9BJ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD6 9BJ is moderate at 80 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
Woodhouse Primary School
Longroyde Primary School
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Rastrick High School
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Czerwik Fine Wine And Cheese0.6 km
- Norths S K Ltd0.5 km
- Poundworld0.5 km
- Wildings0.5 km
- Woodhouse Wine & Food0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Fratellis0.5 km
- Crumbs0.7 km
- The Cabin Cafe0.6 km
- Meze Restaurant0.4 km
- Villain Bar Ltd0.6 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ayan Food Cottage (AFC) Ltd0.5 km
- Mexi Bean Express0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Mr Pizza0.4 km
- Brighouse Spice0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Brighouse Civic Hall0.5 km
- Calder Brighouse0.4 km
- George Hotel0.6 km
- The Market Tavern0.5 km
- Villain Bar Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse0.4 km
- Deighton3.6 km
- Huddersfield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Birds Royd Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
- Birds Royd Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
- Birds Royd Lane Foundry St0.1 km
- Birds Royd Lane Foundry St0.2 km
- Brighouse Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD69BJ · Data under Open Government Licence