Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

COBDEN STREET, HX6 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBDEN STREET, HX6 1DR.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HX6 1DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HX6 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

HX6 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Cobden Street, 0.2km from Lower Hollin in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Sowerby Bridge ward and the Halifax constituency.

For families considering a move, HX6 1DR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00055333 (shared with 8 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 1DR. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around HX6 1DR is moderate at 52 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour39
Other theft18
Public order14
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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New Road Primary School

Good151 pupils0.1 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good168 pupils0.3 km
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Tuel Lane Infant School

Good86 pupils0.7 km
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Ryburn Valley High School

Good1622 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity Academy St Peter's

Inadequate112 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Academy Grammar

Inadequate885 pupils1.1 km
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Warley Town School

Good140 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

Good120 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • B & M Bargains Ltd0.8 km
  • Vecolate0.6 km
  • Farmhouse Kitchen1.0 km
  • Artichoke Natural Foods0.6 km
  • Albiola Catering0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bar Francisca0.7 km
  • Hill Crest Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Bull On The Bridge0.7 km
  • The Commercial Inn0.9 km
  • Puzzle Hall Inn0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Happydays Cycles0.6 km
  • Kate Clarke0.1 km
  • Kiplings0.7 km
  • Mexi Bean Express1.0 km
  • Mustard Restaurant LTD0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Central Fisheries0.9 km
  • Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree0.9 km
  • Tuel Lane Fisheries0.7 km
  • Bridge Balti Take Away0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge0.9 km
  • Halifax4.6 km
  • Mytholmroyd4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sowerby New Rd Cemetery Lane0.0 km
  • Sowerby New Rd Cemetery Lane0.0 km
  • Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.1 km
  • Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.1 km
  • White Windows0.2 km