HX6 4AZ is a safe, established residential area on The Royd, 0.2km from Ripponden in Ripponden. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00055231 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ROYD, HX6 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROYD, HX6 4AZ.
313
43
£ 49,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 4AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HX6 4AZ — age 43, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX6 4AZ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX6 4AZ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ripponden Junior and Infant School
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Wildgoose Cafes Ltd0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Paula Ward Before School/ Breakfast Club0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Over The Bridge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge4.3 km
- Mytholmroyd6.4 km
- Slaithwaite7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Royd Ln Maud Lane0.1 km
- Royd Ln Maud Lane0.2 km
- Rochdale Rd Coach Road0.2 km
- Royd Lane Halifax Rd0.2 km
- Rochdale Rd Coach Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX64AZ · Data under Open Government Licence