HX4 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Lower Fold, 0.4km from Mill Bank in Calderdale. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HX4, HX4 0BQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HX4 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00055243 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER FOLD, HX4 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER FOLD, HX4 0BQ.
219
44
£ 49,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX4 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HX4 0BQ combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£330k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX4 0BQ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX4 0BQ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge2.6 km
- Halifax5.0 km
- Slaithwaite6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Greetland Road Garden Ln0.1 km
- Greetland Road Garden Ln0.1 km
- Spring Rock PH0.2 km
- Spring Rock PH0.2 km
- Norland Rd Rochdale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HX40BQ · Data under Open Government Licence