HX6 4RX is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Rishworth in Ripponden. Administratively it sits within Ryburn ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HX6 4RX are sourced from Output Area E00055238 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX6 4RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX6 4RX.
210
34
£ 49,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX6 4RX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
HX6 4RX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4RX. The average age is 33.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX6 4RX has low crime rates — 9 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
St John's Primary School In Rishworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Malt House Bar & Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sowerby Bridge5.7 km
- Slaithwaite6.4 km
- Marsden6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oldham Road The Malthouse0.2 km
- Oldham Road The Malthouse0.3 km
- Oldham Road Rishworth School0.3 km
- Oldham Road Rishworth School0.3 km
- Rishworth New Rd Godly Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HX64RX · Data under Open Government Licence