Oaklands is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 3BT is located in the Rastrick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaklands, Brighouse, HD6 3BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 3BU, HD6 3DQ, HD6 3BS, HD6 3BR, HD6 3AT, HD6 3AS, HD6 3BY, HD6 3BX, HD6 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD6 3BT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 39.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 40.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 49.9% | 48.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 26% | 26.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 17.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around HD6 3BT this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 31% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 20% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 20.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 94% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands was 173.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.9% higher than the Rastrick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Rastrick and the 126th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Oaklands, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-06 | £244,302 |
| 33 Oaklands, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-04-28 | £127,500 |
| 49 Oaklands, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-03-12 | £166,665 |
| 75 Oaklands, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-11-27 | £118,055 |
| 11 Oaklands, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-08-13 | £189,413 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longroyde Primary School Longroyde Road , Rastrick HD6 3AS | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Waterloo Road , HD6 2AN | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Primary School Burnsall Road , Rastrick HD6 3JT | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary School Daisy Road , HD6 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 999 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 3,868 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs | 20 Rastrick Common, Brighouse | 548 yd | |
| Moll's Cabin Caf' | 2 Bridge Road, Brighouse | 621 yd | |
| Mamil Cafe Bar | Office 1, 11 Owler Ings Road | 689 yd | |
| Kafe Rose | 43 Bethel Street, Brighouse | 792 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 65 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Globe Inn, 66 - 68 Rastrick Common | 650 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 2 Ship Street, Brighouse | 799 yd | |
| Villain Bar Brighouse Ltd | 80A Commercial Street, Brighouse | 860 yd | |
| Rastrick Constitutional Club | 5 Church Street, Rastrick | 882 yd | |
| Calder Brighouse | 8 - 10 Huddersfield Road, Brighouse | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 10 Bramston Street, Brighouse | 508 yd | |
| Madina | 46A Rastrick Common, Brighouse | 561 yd | |
| Kings Pizza | 10 Bridge End, Brighouse | 586 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | 1 Bridge Road, Brighouse | 661 yd | |
| Mexi Bean Express | 104A Briggate, Brighouse | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 89 - 95 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longroyde Primary School LONGROYDE ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Rastrick High School Sports Centre FIELD TOP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Brighouse Youth Centre AIRE STREET | 768 yd | |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool (Closed) Mill Royd Street | swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Field Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Reins Road | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| St Andrews WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| The Fitness Studio (Closed) Park Row | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Brighouse Civic Hall BRADFORD ROAD | 973 yd | |
| William Henry Smith School BOOTHROYD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 192.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.