Bradford Road is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 1RL 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 Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 1RH, HD6 1RW, HD6 1NX, HD6 1AD, HD6 1AL, HD6 1JL, HD6 1AF, HD6 1JZ, HD6 1JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD6 1RL is primarily male, with 58.7% of the population 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 | 42.1% | 41.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 57.9% | 58.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HD6 1RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 20.1% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 12% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 11.4% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 32.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 96.3% | 5.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 90.9% | 93.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 93.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road was 893.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 548.1% higher than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bradford Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 6th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bradford Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2018-10-10 | £50,797 |
HD6 1RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HD6 1RL 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Waterloo Road , HD6 2AN | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longroyde Primary School Longroyde Road , Rastrick HD6 3AS | - not rated | 987 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary School Daisy Road , HD6 3SX | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefields Infant School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 4,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rastrick Independent School Ogden Lane , Rastrick HD6 3HF | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hillside Special School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Restaurant | 6 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 18 yd | |
| Good Karma Coffee House LTD | 9 Lawson Road, Brighouse | 24 yd | |
| Fork In The Fish Ltd | 25 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 29 yd | |
| Fratellis | 1 King Street, Brighouse | 65 yd | |
| Truth Brighouse Limited | 24 - 26 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse Civic Hall | 9 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 43 yd | |
| George Hotel | 2 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 73 yd | |
| Calder Brighouse | 8 - 10 Huddersfield Road, Brighouse | 117 yd | |
| The Barge | 37 Mill Lane, Brighouse | 142 yd | |
| Villain Bar Brighouse Ltd | 80A Commercial Street, Brighouse | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | 15 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 85 yd | |
| Crust And Crumb 77 | 30 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 85 yd | |
| Pizza Napolena | 15 Park Street, Brighouse | 90 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 9 Bethel Street, Brighouse | 134 yd | |
| Brighouse Spice | 14 Bethel Street, Brighouse | 145 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse Civic Hall BRADFORD ROAD | 42 yd | |
| The Fitness Studio (Closed) Park Row | health and fitness suite | 103 yd |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool (Closed) Mill Royd Street | swimming pool | 238 yd |
| St Andrews WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Brighouse Youth Centre AIRE STREET | 620 yd | |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre WOODVALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Wellholme Park Bradford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Lane Head Garden Road | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Longroyde Primary School LONGROYDE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.