Scholey Avenue is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 3EP 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 Scholey Avenue, Brighouse, HD6 3EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 3ES, HD6 3ET, HD6 3ER, HD6 3EN, HD6 3EW, HD6 3EU, HD6 3EL, HD6 3EX, HD6 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD6 3EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.5% | 33.8% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 48.8% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 43.3% | 47.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 38% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 19.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.3% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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% | 98.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scholey Avenue was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Rastrick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scholey Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Rastrick and the 96th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Scholey Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2026-02-11 | £223,500 |
| 13 Scholey Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-01-31 | £221,087 |
| 15 Scholey Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-08 | £226,291 |
| 7 Scholey Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-04-02 | £222,773 |
| 6 Scholey Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-20 | £238,566 |
HD6 3EP 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 3EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Infant School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longroyde Primary School Longroyde Road , Rastrick HD6 3AS | - not rated | 647 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary School Daisy Road , HD6 3SX | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Green Primary School Carr Green Lane , Rastrick HD6 3LT | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Primary School Burnsall Road , Rastrick HD6 3JT | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | - not rated | 711 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 2,703 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 | 4,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 5,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Special School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pivot Academy Technology House, Alexandra Court , HD2 1GN | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 601 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 9A Gooder Lane, Brighouse | 951 yd | |
| JJ's Sandwich Hut | 99 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 984 yd | |
| The Shrub | 3 Birds Royd Lane, Brighouse | 1,023 yd | |
| Moll's Cabin Caf' | 2 Bridge Road, Brighouse | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Globe Inn, 66 - 68 Rastrick Common | 259 yd | |
| Rastrick Constitutional Club | 5 Church Street, Rastrick | 354 yd | |
| The Grove Inn | Grove Inn, 2 - 4 Tofts Grove Fold | 929 yd | |
| The Crow Bar And Kitchen | 132 Crowtrees Lane, Brighouse | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bamboo | 8 Church Street, Rastrick | 369 yd | |
| Madina | 46A Rastrick Common, Brighouse | 411 yd | |
| Golden Star | 10 Bramston Street, Brighouse | 816 yd | |
| Kings Pizza | 10 Bridge End, Brighouse | 893 yd | |
| Curry Chef | 85 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 89 - 95 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longroyde Primary School LONGROYDE ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Rastrick High School Sports Centre FIELD TOP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Field Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Reins Road | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Brighouse Youth Centre AIRE STREET | 766 yd | |
| Carr Green CARR GREEN RECREATION GROUND CARR GREEN RECREATION GROUND CARR GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Rastrick Tennis Club RASTRICK TENNIS CLUB RASTRICK TENNIS CLUB CARR GREEN LANE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 800 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.