HX7 8BG is a mixed residential area on Hollins Crescent, 0.0km from Dodd Naze in Hebden Bridge. Administratively it sits within Calder ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HX7 8BG represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for HX7 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00055048 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLINS CRESCENT, HX7 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLINS CRESCENT, HX7 8BG.
356
41
£ 45,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX7 8BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 41, HX7 8BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX7 8BG. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX7 8BG is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
Stubbings Infant School
Riverside Junior School
Central Street Infant and Nursery School
Hebden Royd CofE VA Primary School
Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Old Town Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- SK News0.1 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Something Sweet0.2 km
- Upper Valley Community Hub0.4 km
- Valley Organics Workers Co-op Ltd0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Coffee Cali0.1 km
- Little H Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Mijos0.1 km
- Annelie's Handmade Cookies0.6 km
- Kind Cake Co.0.1 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Calan's Micropub0.2 km
- Crown Inn0.1 km
- Drink\?0.3 km
- Hebden Bridge Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- Pennine Club0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Blue Street Food Limited0.2 km
- Chicken Crunch0.1 km
- Hiu-Man Takeaway0.2 km
- Crown Fisheries0.1 km
- Eastern Spice0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Art B&B0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cooperative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hebden Bridge0.5 km
- Mytholmroyd2.4 km
- Todmorden6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Street0.0 km
- Hollins Place0.0 km
- Commercial Street0.0 km
- Real Time Dummy Stop0.1 km
- Crown Street St George's Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX78BG · Data under Open Government Licence