Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

KING STREET, HX6 1HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, HX6 1HX.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX6 1HX 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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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, HX6 1HX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

HX6 1HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Street, 0.1km from Sowerby Town in Sowerby Bridge. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX6 1HX is 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £69k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00055220 (shared with 13 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 1HX. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 69,500

1 sales · Mean £ 69,500

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

Crime around HX6 1HX is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour109
Violence and sexual offences81
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Trinity Academy St Peter's

Inadequate112 pupils0.1 km
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Ryburn Valley High School

Good1622 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.0 km
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Luddendenfoot Academy

Outstanding190 pupils1.2 km
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New Road Primary School

Good151 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Young Cheng Seafood Shop0.8 km
  • Farmhouse Kitchen0.8 km
  • Dhillons0.8 km
  • Love Sweetie0.9 km
  • Mother0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Delicious Bakes0.7 km
  • Out To Lunch Catering0.8 km
  • The Supper Club0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Church Stile Inn0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Faizoon's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sowerby Bridge2.0 km
  • Mytholmroyd3.9 km
  • Halifax5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter's Church0.0 km
  • St Peter's Church0.1 km
  • Broadway0.1 km
  • Church Stile0.2 km
  • Church Stile0.2 km