Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

UPPER BENTLEY ROYD, HX6 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BENTLEY ROYD, HX6 1DS.

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Population

487

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX6 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HX6 1DS combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £520k.

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

HX6 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Bentley Royd, 0.2km from Lower Hollin in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Halifax constituency.

For families considering a move, HX6 1DS represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00055211 (shared with 22 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 1DS. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 302,500

3 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

Crime around HX6 1DS is moderate at 58 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 behaviour41
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 pupils0.2 km
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Tuel Lane Infant School

Good86 pupils0.8 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 Kitchen0.9 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 Club0.9 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 Cycles0.7 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
  • Lidl0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Central Fisheries0.9 km
  • Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree0.9 km
  • Tuel Lane Fisheries0.8 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 Lane0.1 km
  • Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.1 km
  • Sowerby New Rd Gordon Street0.1 km
  • White Windows0.2 km