Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRECK LEA, HX6 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRECK LEA, HX6 1BS.

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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

HX6 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, HX6 1BS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 13.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1BS 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 1BS. 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

£ 275,000

13 sales · Mean £ 270,346

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

HX6 1BS has low crime rates — 45 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour54
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good168 pupils0.2 km
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Ryburn Valley High School

Good1622 pupils0.5 km
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New Road Primary School

Good151 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy St Peter's

Inadequate112 pupils0.8 km
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Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.1 km
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Tuel Lane Infant School

Good86 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity Academy Grammar

Inadequate885 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kate Clarke0.6 km
  • Taste Of India1.0 km
  • Delicious Bakes0.3 km
  • New Road Primary School0.5 km
  • Out To Lunch Catering0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Farmhouse Kitchen0.5 km
  • Artichoke Natural Foods0.9 km
  • Bridge Off Licence0.7 km
  • Dhillons0.3 km
  • Living Care Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Puzzle Hall Inn0.9 km
  • Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club0.9 km
  • West End Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Church Stile Inn0.8 km
  • Royal Oak Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Haddock0.8 km
  • Faizoon's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge1.2 km
  • Mytholmroyd4.8 km
  • Halifax5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
  • Flower Bank0.2 km
  • Rochdale Rd Lwr Brockwell Ln0.2 km
  • Sacred Heart School0.2 km