Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

IVY COTTAGES, HX4 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY COTTAGES, HX4 0DQ.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX4 0DQ 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HX4 0DQ combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£262k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

HX4 0DQ is a sought-after residential area on Ivy Cottages, 0.7km from Slack in Calderdale. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HX4, HX4 0DQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00055232 (shared with 30 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 HX4 0DQ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 226,000

2 sales · Mean £ 226,000

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

HX4 0DQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Barkisland CofE VA Primary School

Good192 pupils0.3 km
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Ripponden Junior and Infant School

Good193 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Paula Ward Before School/ Breakfast Club0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Griffin Pub0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Over The Bridge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge3.7 km
  • Slaithwaite6.6 km
  • Halifax6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Stainland Rd Greetland Road0.0 km
  • Stainland Rd Greetland Road0.0 km
  • Stainland Rd Jackson Lane0.1 km
  • Rishworth Road0.1 km
  • The Fleece PH0.2 km