Is HX6 4AP a safe place to live?

Yes, HX6 4AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in HX6 4AP?

The average property price in HX6 4AP is currently around £619k.

What is the population of HX6 4AP?

The population for the HX6 4AP area is approximately 396 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX6 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX6 4AP.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /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: HX6 4AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

HX6 4AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £619k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £619k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX6 4AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Ripponden Wood in Calderdale. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HX6, HX6 4AP offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £619k.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00055240 (shared with 23 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 4AP. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 619,500

1 sales · Mean £ 619,500

Terraced

£ 485,600

1 sales · Mean £ 485,600

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

HX6 4AP has low crime rates — 26 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 offences31

Anti-social behaviour7

Burglary4

Public order3

Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

Ripponden Junior and Infant School

Good193 pupils0.1 km

Barkisland CofE VA Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km

St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

Outstanding99 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Paula Ward Before School/ Breakfast Club0.2 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Wildgoose Cafes Ltd0.5 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Over The Bridge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sowerby Bridge3.9 km
Mytholmroyd6.3 km
Slaithwaite7.3 km

Bus Stops

Halifax Rd Meadowcroft Lane0.1 km
Halifax Rd Meadowcroft Lane0.2 km
Stony Lane0.2 km
Stony Lane0.2 km
Halifax Road J & I School0.3 km