Victoria Street is in Clifton, Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 1QS is located in the Brighouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Street, Clifton, Brighouse, HD6 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 1QR, HD6 1QW, HD6 1QU, HD6 1QX, HD6 1QT, HD6 1RB, HD6 1QN, HD6 1QJ, HD6 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD6 1QS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 47.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 36.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 46.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 45.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 12% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 15.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 38.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.4% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 91.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Victoria Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 64th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Victoria Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2024-10-21 | £142,329 |
| 15 Victoria Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-04-05 | £147,169 |
| 9 Victoria Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-11-01 | £185,486 |
| 7 Victoria Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-28 | £182,882 |
| 14 Victoria Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,775 | 2021-07-16 | £130,374 |
HD6 1QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Waterloo Road , HD6 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Towngate , Clifton HD6 4HP | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary School Daisy Road , HD6 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longroyde Primary School Longroyde Road , Rastrick HD6 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellini's | 25 Phoenix Street, Brighouse | 514 yd | |
| Good Karma Coffee House LTD | 9 Lawson Road, Brighouse | 590 yd | |
| Great Wall | 44 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 593 yd | |
| Truth Brighouse Limited | 24 - 26 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 600 yd | |
| Fratellis | 1 King Street, Brighouse | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barge | 37 Mill Lane, Brighouse | 526 yd | |
| George Hotel | 2 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 632 yd | |
| Brighouse Civic Hall | 9 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 646 yd | |
| Calder Brighouse | 8 - 10 Huddersfield Road, Brighouse | 672 yd | |
| Villain Bar Brighouse Ltd | 80A Commercial Street, Brighouse | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Sawaddee | 59 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 623 yd | |
| Crust And Crumb 77 | 30 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 668 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 15 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 686 yd | |
| Pizza Napolena | 15 Park Street, Brighouse | 694 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 9 Bethel Street, Brighouse | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse Civic Hall BRADFORD ROAD | 642 yd | |
| The Fitness Studio (Closed) Park Row | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool (Closed) Mill Royd Street | swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre WOODVALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leeds Brighouse) COAL PIT LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Wellholme Park Bradford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Towngate Playing Fields Highley Park | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Brighouse Youth Centre AIRE STREET | 1,036 yd | |
| St Andrews WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.