Raw Hill is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 3NQ 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 Raw Hill, Brighouse, HD6 3NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 3NZ, HD6 3XG, HD6 3NF, HD6 3NE, HD6 3NB, HD6 3NX, HD6 3HJ, HD6 3HD, HD6 3LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD6 3NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 23.5% | 25.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 56.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 54% | 43.4% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 39.8% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 13.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 29.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.9% | 95.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raw Hill was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Elland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raw Hill has the 24th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Elland and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Raw Hill, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-08-15 | £241,638 |
| 9 Raw Hill, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-07-01 | £177,516 |
| 11 Raw Hill, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-27 | £248,757 |
| 9 Raw Hill, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-05-20 | £171,719 |
| 11 Raw Hill, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2014-10-10 | £163,507 |
HD6 3NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Infant School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Green Primary School Carr Green Lane , Rastrick HD6 3LT | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Primary School Burnsall Road , Rastrick HD6 3JT | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Primary School Burnsall Road , Rastrick HD6 3JT | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longroyde Primary School Longroyde Road , Rastrick HD6 3AS | - not rated | 787 yd | Foundation 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 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | - not rated | 730 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 2,764 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 | 4,985 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 | 5,288 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 | 190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Special School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | - not rated | 655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pivot Academy Technology House, Alexandra Court , HD2 1GN | - not rated | 2,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Sandwich Hut | 99 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 533 yd | |
| Crumbs | 20 Rastrick Common, Brighouse | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rastrick Constitutional Club | 5 Church Street, Rastrick | 134 yd | |
| The Grove Inn | Grove Inn, 2 - 4 Tofts Grove Fold | 483 yd | |
| Red Lion | Globe Inn, 66 - 68 Rastrick Common | 597 yd | |
| The Crow Bar And Kitchen | 132 Crowtrees Lane, Brighouse | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bamboo | 8 Church Street, Rastrick | 122 yd | |
| Curry Chef | 85 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 501 yd | |
| Field Lane Fisheries | 97 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 528 yd | |
| Madina | 46A Rastrick Common, Brighouse | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 89 - 95 Highfield Road, Rastrick | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Reins Road | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Rastrick Tennis Club RASTRICK TENNIS CLUB RASTRICK TENNIS CLUB CARR GREEN LANE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Carr Green CARR GREEN RECREATION GROUND CARR GREEN RECREATION GROUND CARR GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Rastrick High School Sports Centre FIELD TOP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Longroyde Primary School LONGROYDE ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| William Henry Smith School BOOTHROYD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Rastrick Cricket Club CLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Badger Hill Cricket Club (Closed) Dewsbury Road | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.