HX6 1PB is in Sowerby Bridge and Calderdale district. HX6 1PB is located in the Luddendenfoot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1PB 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 HX6 1PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 47.7% | 52.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 HX6 1PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 27.7% | 28.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 54.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 49.7% | 56.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 4.1% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 19.7% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 40.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.5% | 97.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HX6 1PB was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% lower than the Luddendenfoot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
HX6 1PB has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Luddendenfoot and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Snape Cottage, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-11-20 | £497,664 |
| Upper Snape Farm Mirey Lane, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-10-09 | £774,091 |
| Wine Tavern Barn, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2018-07-27 | £3,148 |
| Upper Snape Cottage, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-03-21 | £516,712 |
| Upper Snape, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-01-10 | £683,615 |
HX6 1PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
HX6 1PB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St Peter's St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1HB | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luddendenfoot Academy Burnley Road , Luddendenfoot HX2 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle CofE VC Primary School Butterworth Lane , Triangle HX6 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Mill Bank , HX6 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy St Peter's Avenue , HX6 1BL | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Hall School Brearley Hall , 1 Burnley Road HX2 6HS | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank Primary School Unit 2 Ripponden Mill , Ripponden HX6 4DH | - not rated | 4,117 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 5,195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 13.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 13.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.