Laverock Place, Brighouse, HD6 2NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD6 2NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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	56.2%	55.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	4.8%
Male	43.8%	44.2%	0.4%	49.0%	-4.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HD6 2NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	14.6%	20.5%	5.9%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.5%	53.8%	-9.7%	44.2%	9.6%
Separated	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.7%	10.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	10.7%	12.9%	2.2%	6.1%	6.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.5%	53.5%	4.0%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	34.5%	32.3%	-2.2%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	12.8%	11.9%	-0.9%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	2.5%	2.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.2%	10%	-4.2%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	7.6%	-3.1%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	15.3%	0.7%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	8.8%	1.9%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	22.5%	10.1%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	37.8%	33.3%	-4.5%	33.8%	-0.5%
Other	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.3%	97.4%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	99.6%	98.7%	-0.9%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	98.7%	-0.6%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.5%	76.7%	16.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Laverock Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laverock Place was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Laverock Place has the 10th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 86th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in HD6 2NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Laverock Place are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Laverock Place, Brighouse, HD6 2NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD6 2NN

Average Price
£280,920

Semi-Detached
£480,090

Terraced
£214,529

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laverock Place

Average Price
£265,494

Semi-Detached
£389,428

Terraced
£215,920

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laverock PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Laverock Place, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£137,500	2015-06-26	£228,230
1 Laverock Place, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2012-09-21	£210,881
1 Laverock Place, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2003-08-08	£280,542
7 Laverock Place, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2002-08-21	£511,527
3 Laverock Place, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£56,000	2002-01-18	£229,036

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD6 2NN

Employment

HD6 2NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HD6 2NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	17
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW	- not rated	3,539 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT	3out of 4	403 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brighouse Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT	- not rated	403 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH	3out of 4	654 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA	3out of 4	726 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Chad's CofE (VA) Primary School Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA	- not rated	726 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY	3out of 4	376 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY	- not rated	376 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL	- not rated	995 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL	- not rated	995 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB	3out of 4	2,178 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA	- not rated	3,780 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP	- not rated	4,225 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR	- not rated	4,822 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE	- not rated	4,844 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG	- not rated	4,850 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN	- not rated	5,078 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL	- not rated	3,662 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL	3out of 4	3,666 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ	- not rated	1,859 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , HX3 8JE	- not rated	2,366 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form Boothroyd , HD6 3JW	4out of 4	2,750 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Boys	More About School
Rastrick Independent School Ogden Lane , Rastrick HD6 3HF	- not rated	2,803 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP	- not rated	3,105 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Posh Nosh Cakes	7 Sefton Drive, Brighouse	320 yd
Brighouse And Halifax Model Engineers	Ravensprings, Cawcliffe Road	524 yd
Cakes Direct From The Lodge	Smith House Lodge, 131 Smith House Lane	612 yd
The Sweetest Little Cakery	17 Warren Park, Brighouse	825 yd
Rubus Social Dining	1A Spout House Lane, Brighouse	826 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brighouse Sports Club	Russell Way, Brighouse	814 yd
Prince Albert Inn	17 St Martins View, Brighouse	1,010 yd
Thornhill Briggs W M C	Thornhill Briggs Working Mens Club, 25 Thornhill Bridge Lane	1,025 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Express	38 Well Green Lane, Brighouse	393 yd
Ridwans Takeaways	4 Half House Lane, Brighouse	967 yd
Milano Pizza	159 Bradford Road, Brighouse	971 yd
DFE Street Food	18 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse	980 yd
Medina B	23 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse	1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brighouse High School Sports Centre BRIGHOUSE SPORTS CENTRE BRIGHOUSE SPORTS CENTRE FINKIL STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	231 yd
Crow Nest Park Golf Club Ltd CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED CROW NEST PARK GOLF CLUB LIMITED COACH ROAD	golf	651 yd
St Chads C Of E Primary School Upper Green Lane	grass pitches	704 yd
Lane Head Garden Road	grass pitches	859 yd
Brighouse Sport & Social Club RUSSELL WAY	grass pitches	916 yd
Brighouse Town Afc (Yorkshire Payments Stadium) BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ST GILES ROAD	grass pitches	957 yd
Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	992 yd
Wellholme Park Bradford Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,070 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of HD6 2NN