SILK MILL CHASE, HX6 4BY House Prices & Local Information

HX6 4BY is a sought-after residential area on Silk Mill Chase, 0.2km from Dyson Lane in Ripponden. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HX6 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00168659 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.