James Street is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 4BE is located in the Brighouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Street, Brighouse, HD6 4BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD6 4AZ, HD6 4BB, HD6 4BA, HD6 4BD, HD6 4AY, HD6 2DG, HD6 4BG, HD6 4BJ, HD6 4AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD6 4BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 47% | 55.4% | 8.4% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 53% | 44.6% | -8.4% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 32% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 42% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 49.1% | 38.4% | -10.7% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4BE this area, 28.6% 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 28.6% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 22.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 99.4% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.2% | 94.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 94.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
James Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 94th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 James Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-19 | £153,621 |
| 21 James Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-10-20 | £177,761 |
| 15 James Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £231,725 | 2023-07-21 | £245,804 |
| 37 James Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-05-12 | £161,748 |
| 17 James Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2023-05-04 | £174,122 |
HD6 4BE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD6 4BE 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Waterloo Road , HD6 2AN | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,504 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Saffron | 219 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 108 yd | |
| A Piece Of Bake | 12 Rayner Road, Brighouse | 112 yd | |
| Brighouse And Halifax Model Engineers | Ravensprings, Cawcliffe Road | 269 yd | |
| Cafe 139 | Brighouse Evangelical Church, 139 Bradford Road | 345 yd | |
| St Johns Church Hall | St John Street, Brighouse | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse Sports Club | Russell Way, Brighouse | 262 yd | |
| Thornhill Briggs W M C | Thornhill Briggs Working Mens Club, 25 Thornhill Bridge Lane | 283 yd | |
| Prince Albert Inn | 17 St Martins View, Brighouse | 443 yd | |
| George Hotel | 2 Commercial Street, Brighouse | 933 yd | |
| Villain Bar Brighouse Ltd | 80A Commercial Street, Brighouse | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizza | 159 Bradford Road, Brighouse | 199 yd | |
| King Kebab | 48 Old Lane, Brighouse | 284 yd | |
| Chaiyo Thai | 46 Old Lane, Brighouse | 286 yd | |
| Piccos Pizza | 1 Garden Road, Brighouse | 430 yd | |
| DFE Street Food | 18 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellholme Park Bradford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Brighouse Sport & Social Club RUSSELL WAY | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Brighouse Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre WOODVALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Lane Head Garden Road | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| St Andrews WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Brighouse High School Sports Centre BRIGHOUSE SPORTS CENTRE BRIGHOUSE SPORTS CENTRE FINKIL STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| The Fitness Studio (Closed) Park Row | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Brighouse Civic Hall BRADFORD ROAD | 1,030 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.