Rydings Avenue is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 2AJ 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 Rydings Avenue, Brighouse, HD6 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 2RL, HD6 2AQ, HD6 2AL, HD6 2AG, HD6 2AH, HD6 2DE, HD6 2AW, HD6 2EA, HD6 2AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD6 2AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 34.4% | 31.6% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 39.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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% | 51.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 28.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.7% | 17.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 20.7% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 28.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 90.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 95.9% | 97.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydings Avenue was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rydings Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 244th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rydings Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-13 | £275,526 |
| 7 Rydings Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-12-10 | £291,616 |
| 10 Rydings Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2018-08-02 | £612,306 |
| 3 Rydings Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-06-15 | £282,308 |
| 6 Rydings Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2018-05-18 | £262,348 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 322 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 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longroyde Primary School Longroyde Road , Rastrick HD6 3AS | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,827 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 | 1,653 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 4,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers | 11 Waterloo Road, Brighouse | 125 yd | |
| St Johns Church Hall | St John Street, Brighouse | 200 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 65 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 554 yd | |
| Mamil Cafe Bar | Office 1, 11 Owler Ings Road | 584 yd | |
| Moll's Cabin Caf' | 2 Bridge Road, Brighouse | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Inn | 17 St Martins View, Brighouse | 418 yd | |
| Villain Bar Brighouse Ltd | 80A Commercial Street, Brighouse | 577 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 2 Ship Street, Brighouse | 684 yd | |
| Thornhill Briggs W M C | Thornhill Briggs Working Mens Club, 25 Thornhill Bridge Lane | 693 yd | |
| George Hotel | 2 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Chinese Take Away | 20 Halifax Road, Brighouse | 119 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 21 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse | 321 yd | |
| Medina B | 23 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse | 325 yd | |
| DFE Street Food | 18 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse | 373 yd | |
| Piccos Pizza | 1 Garden Road, Brighouse | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Lane Head Garden Road | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| The Fitness Studio (Closed) Park Row | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Brighouse Civic Hall BRADFORD ROAD | 751 yd | |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool (Closed) Mill Royd Street | swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre WOODVALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Longroyde Primary School LONGROYDE ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Rastrick High School Sports Centre FIELD TOP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Brighouse Youth Centre AIRE STREET | 1,033 yd | |
| Wellholme Park Bradford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.