Clough Lane is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 3QJ is located in the Ashbrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clough Lane, Brighouse, HD6 3QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 3QP, HD6 3QR, HD6 3QN, HD2 2JD, HD2 2HT, HD2 2JE, HD6 3QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD6 3QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 23.9% | 26.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 61.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 50.3% | 55.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3QJ this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 39% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 10.5% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.1% | 74.9% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 95.9% | 92.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 92.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clough Lane was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clough Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 265th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Clough Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-30 | £163,485 |
| 128 Clough Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2021-07-28 | £143,145 |
| 122 Clough Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2020-08-21 | £96,001 |
| 128 Clough Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-03-16 | £163,036 |
| 126 Clough Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2017-12-15 | £147,333 |
HD6 3QJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HD6 3QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Green Primary School Carr Green Lane , Rastrick HD6 3LT | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixby Junior and Infant School Lightridge Road , Fixby HD2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Primary School Burnsall Road , Rastrick HD6 3JT | 2out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrow School Ash Meadow Close , Sheepridge HD2 1EX | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Earth Primary School Lower Edge Road , HX5 9PL | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 4,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 1out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Sons Inn | The Four Sons, 129 Clough Lane | 128 yd | |
| Sun Inn | 94 New Hey Road, Rastrick | 613 yd | |
| The Crow Bar And Kitchen | 132 Crowtrees Lane, Brighouse | 709 yd | |
| The Grove Inn | Grove Inn, 2 - 4 Tofts Grove Fold | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rastrick Spice | 77 New Hey Road, Rastrick | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rastrick Cricket Club CLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Carr Green CARR GREEN RECREATION GROUND CARR GREEN RECREATION GROUND CARR GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Badger Hill Cricket Club (Closed) Dewsbury Road | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Rastrick Tennis Club RASTRICK TENNIS CLUB RASTRICK TENNIS CLUB CARR GREEN LANE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Fixby Junior And Infants School LIGHTRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.