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.
IVY COTTAGES, HX4 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY COTTAGES, HX4 0DQ.
220
45
£ 49,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Ripponden Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Paula Ward Before School/ Breakfast Club0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Griffin Pub0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HX40DQ · Data under Open Government Licence