HX6 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Beechwood in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX6 1AX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00055212 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX6 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX6 1AX.
286
39
£ 36,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, HX6 1AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 1AX. The average age is 39.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX6 1AX is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ryburn Valley High School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Trinity Academy St Peter's
New Road Primary School
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Tuel Lane Infant School
Luddendenfoot Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Vecolate1.0 km
- Young Cheng Seafood Shop1.0 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.6 km
- Bridge Off Licence1.0 km
- Dhillons0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Kate Clarke0.6 km
- Delicious Bakes0.1 km
- New Road Primary School0.6 km
- Out To Lunch Catering0.2 km
- LuLu's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club1.0 km
- West End Bowling Club0.9 km
- Church Stile Inn0.4 km
- Royal Oak Hotel1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Golden Haddock1.0 km
- Faizoon's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge1.4 km
- Mytholmroyd4.4 km
- Halifax5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
- Sowerby New Rd Fore Lane Ave0.1 km
- Fore Lane Ave Sowerby New Rd0.1 km
- Bates Avenue0.1 km
- Bates Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX61AX · Data under Open Government Licence