Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROCKWELL GARDENS, HX6 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROCKWELL GARDENS, HX6 1BP.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HX6 1BP — age 43, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.1% year-on-year.

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

HX6 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brockwell Gardens, 0.4km from Sowerby Bridge in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 21.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00055216 (shared with 5 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 HX6 1BP. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 180,500

8 sales · Mean £ 176,500

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

HX6 1BP has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft14
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good168 pupils0.1 km
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New Road Primary School

Good151 pupils0.4 km
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Ryburn Valley High School

Good1622 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Academy St Peter's

Inadequate112 pupils0.9 km
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Tuel Lane Infant School

Good86 pupils1.0 km
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Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity Academy Grammar

Inadequate885 pupils1.4 km
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Warley Town School

Good140 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Vecolate0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Kitchen0.7 km
  • Artichoke Natural Foods0.8 km
  • Albiola Catering0.9 km
  • Bridge Off Licence0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bar Francisca1.0 km
  • The Bull On The Bridge0.9 km
  • Puzzle Hall Inn0.8 km
  • Raffaellos0.9 km
  • Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Happydays Cycles0.9 km
  • Kate Clarke0.4 km
  • Kiplings0.9 km
  • Mustard Restaurant LTD1.0 km
  • Taste Of India0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Golden Haddock0.6 km
  • Faizoon's0.2 km
  • Bobby's Burgers0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge1.1 km
  • Mytholmroyd4.7 km
  • Halifax4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sacred Heart School0.1 km
  • Sacred Heart School0.1 km
  • White Windows0.1 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.2 km