Highfield Avenue, Brighouse, HD6 4EB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD6 4EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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	50%	54.7%	4.7%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	50%	45.3%	-4.7%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

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	34.2%	37.7%	3.5%	37.9%	-0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	46.8%	40.3%	-6.5%	44.2%	-3.9%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	0.3%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Separated	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	9.1%	10.8%	1.7%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	5.6%	5.2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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	44.4%	41.7%	-2.7%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	37.3%	35.5%	-1.8%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	12.7%	18.5%	5.8%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	4.2%	2.9%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.3%	22.1%	1.8%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	11.3%	-4.7%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	13.9%	-1.3%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	5.6%	-0.5%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	18.6%	1.7%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	21.6%	27.3%	5.7%	33.8%	-6.5%
Other	3.9%	1.3%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	3.2%	3.2%	2.7%	0.5%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.1%	92.8%	-3.3%	81.4%	11.4%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.9%	97.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.5%	37.2%	10.3%
Christian	39.9%	46.2%	-6.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Sikh	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Highfield Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Avenue was 156.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 152nd highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HD6 4EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Avenue are based on 111 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Avenue, Brighouse, HD6 4EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD6 4EB

Average Price
£194,696

Semi-Detached
£213,974

Terraced
£176,846

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Avenue

Average Price
£189,528

Semi-Detached
£209,540

Terraced
£177,807

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Highfield Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,500	2025-03-14	£134,632
46 Highfield Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£144,000	2024-12-20	£145,220
42 Highfield Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£131,500	2024-11-13	£133,368
54 Highfield Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-08-23	£159,737
13 Highfield Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£104,000	2024-01-12	£110,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD6 4EB

Employment

HD6 4EB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY	3out of 4	324 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW	3out of 4	1,064 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scholes Village Primary School Old Popplewell Lane , Scholes BD19 6DN	3out of 4	1,594 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH	3out of 4	1,594 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL	1out of 4	950 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY	3out of 4	2,001 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ	3out of 4	3,520 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB	3out of 4	3,712 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX	2out of 4	4,923 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL	2out of 4	2,062 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE	- not rated	2,605 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA	- not rated	4,247 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE	- not rated	4,390 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW	4out of 4	4,396 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Boys	More About School
Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA	- not rated	4,575 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pickle Line	633A Bradford Road, Brighouse	399 yd
Verity's	611 Bradford Road, Brighouse	467 yd
Lower Wyke Community Lunch	Chapel Fold	536 yd
Mrs B's Sandwich & Coffee Hut	196 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe	832 yd
Lightcliffe Tea Rooms	33 West Avenue, Lightcliffe	838 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ego Wyke	Whitehall Road		623 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Junction	633C Bradford Road, Brighouse	390 yd
Bailiff Bridge Fisheries	607 Bradford Road, Brighouse	483 yd
Village Balti/Flaming Hot	70 Blackstone Avenue	1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bailiff Bridge	grass pitches	302 yd
Bridges Fitness Centre BIRKBY HOUSE BIRKBY HOUSE BIRKBY LANE	health and fitness suite	371 yd
Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,040 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	1.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	1.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	57.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	57.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.