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.
BROCKWELL GARDENS, HX6 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROCKWELL GARDENS, HX6 1BP.
311
43
£ 36,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
New Road Primary School
Ryburn Valley High School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Tuel Lane Infant School
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Trinity Academy Grammar
Warley Town School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: HX61BP · Data under Open Government Licence