Old Lane is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 1UG 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 Old Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 1UF, HD6 1UQ, HD6 1TA, HD6 4AD, HD6 4AE, HD6 1SS, HD6 1TB, HD6 1UE, HD6 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD6 1UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 1UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 35.3% | 50.6% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 18.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 11.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 35.9% | 42.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 32% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 17% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 24.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 14.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 19.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.1% | 98.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 98% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lane was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Lane has the 32nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 328th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-01 | £332,164 |
| 3 Old Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-09-28 | £282,687 |
| 5 Old Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-02-10 | £189,986 |
| 1 Old Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2015-09-25 | £294,558 |
| 5 Old Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-05-22 | £123,198 |
HD6 1UG 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 | 51 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longroyde Primary School Longroyde Road , Rastrick HD6 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary School Daisy Road , HD6 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,579 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 | 4,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 4,965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Coffee House | 78 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 152 yd | |
| Cafe 139 | Brighouse Evangelical Church, 139 Bradford Road | 214 yd | |
| Great Wall | 44 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 309 yd | |
| The Hatch | 39A Bradford Road, Brighouse | 367 yd | |
| Truth Brighouse Limited | 24 - 26 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Briggs W M C | Thornhill Briggs Working Mens Club, 25 Thornhill Bridge Lane | 258 yd | |
| Prince Albert Inn | 17 St Martins View, Brighouse | 363 yd | |
| George Hotel | 2 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 394 yd | |
| Villain Bar Brighouse Ltd | 80A Commercial Street, Brighouse | 439 yd | |
| Brighouse Civic Hall | 9 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiyo Thai | 46 Old Lane, Brighouse | 256 yd | |
| King Kebab | 48 Old Lane, Brighouse | 259 yd | |
| Piccos Pizza | 1 Garden Road, Brighouse | 289 yd | |
| Thai Sawaddee | 59 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 312 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 159 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 366 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre WOODVALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| St Andrews WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Brighouse Civic Hall BRADFORD ROAD | 492 yd | |
| The Fitness Studio (Closed) Park Row | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Wellholme Park Bradford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool (Closed) Mill Royd Street | swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Lane Head Garden Road | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Brighouse Sport & Social Club RUSSELL WAY | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Brighouse Youth Centre AIRE STREET | 1,059 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.