Milton Street is in Sowerby Bridge and in Calderdale district. HX6 2HW is located in the Sowerby Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halifax. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milton Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX6 2HL, HX6 2HN, HX6 2HQ, HX6 2EW, HX6 2HR, HX6 2HP, HX6 2HG, HX6 2ER, HX6 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX6 2HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 55.4% | 54% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 46% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 32.5% | 39.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 39.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 5.2% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 49.4% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 13.6% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 39.6% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 96% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 95.5% | 96.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 96.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Street was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% higher than the Greetland and Stainland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milton Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland and the 269th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Milton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-09-29 | £106,986 |
| 3 Milton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-02-24 | £110,918 |
| 1 Milton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2021-12-20 | £91,858 |
| 9 Milton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-09 | £144,264 |
| 15 Milton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-02-16 | £146,291 |
HX6 2HW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuel Lane Infant School Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Town School Dark Lane , Warley HX2 7QD | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary School Sowerby New Road , HX6 1DY | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Park Road , HX6 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy St Peter's Avenue , HX6 1BL | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 1out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | 3out of 4 | 4,975 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 3,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blondies Bakes | 17 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge | 303 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 19 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge | 489 yd | |
| Mustard Restaurant LTD | 5 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 493 yd | |
| Sowerby Bridge Cork & Rind Ltd | 40 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge | 519 yd | |
| Kiplings | 24 - 26 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Crest Bowling Club | Langton Street, Sowerby Bridge | 80 yd | |
| Puzzle Hall Inn | 21 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 371 yd | |
| The Blind Pig | 4 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge | 466 yd | |
| Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club | Walton Street, Sowerby Bridge | 473 yd | |
| The Bull On The Bridge | 17 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway | 17 Annie Street, Sowerby Bridge | 30 yd | |
| Tuel Lane Fisheries | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 41 yd | |
| Bobby's Burgers | 36 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge | 519 yd | |
| Sowerby Delight | 23 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 526 yd | |
| Bridge Balti Take Away | 27 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 41 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sowerby Bridge High School Fields (Closed) Albert Road | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge ALBERT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club Walton Street | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool (Closed) Hollins Mill Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Church Institute Cricket Club The Astleys The Astleys Blackwall Lane | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Cemetery Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School Park Road | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Warley Cricket Club DARK LANE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Warley Town Recreation Ground Warley Town Lane | grass pitches | 868 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.