Cam Lane is in Brighouse and in Calderdale district. HD6 4JD 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 Cam Lane, Brighouse, HD6 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD6 4JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51% | 52% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49% | 48% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 36.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.1% | 50.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 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 | 19.1% | 17.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 38% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.2% | 95.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cam Lane was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cam Lane has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cam Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2013-12-12 | £1,113,259 |
| Uttercroft Barn Cam Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1999-11-29 | £64,669 |
| 5 Cam Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 1996-05-03 | £628,996 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE (VA) Primary School Towngate , Clifton HD6 4HP | - not rated | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Towngate , Clifton HD6 4HP | - not rated | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Waterloo Road , HD6 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Lightcliffe Road , HD6 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary School Daisy Road , HD6 3SX | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 2,633 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 | 2,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick Independent School Ogden Lane , Rastrick HD6 3HF | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Academy Technology House, Alexandra Court , HD2 1GN | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Methodist Church | Towngate, Clifton | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Playing Fields Highley Park | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leeds Brighouse) COAL PIT LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Wellholme Park Bradford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.