The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2JJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX6 2JJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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	51.5%	52.8%	1.3%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	48.5%	47.2%	-1.3%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around HX6 2JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.5%	44.9%	16.4%	37.9%	7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	53.2%	40.1%	-13.1%	44.2%	-4.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	1.8%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	6.7%	8.4%	1.7%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	7.5%	4.7%	-2.8%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	47.9%	46.6%	-1.3%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	33.6%	37.3%	3.7%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	13%	12.5%	-0.5%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

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 22.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.1%	19%	-9.1%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	12.4%	-5.2%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	13.5%	-1.5%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	6.9%	2.4%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	22.6%	8.7%	16.9%	5.7%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	22.6%	5.7%	33.8%	-11.2%
Other	4.1%	2.9%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.8%	98.5%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	97.6%	97.6%	0.0%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	97.6%	0.3%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	76.7%	4.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	18.5%	13.5%	5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.1%	37.2%	14.9%
Christian	41.1%	46.2%	-5.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is The Steps Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Steps was 150.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.1% higher than the Greetland and Stainland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Steps has the 10th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland and the 147th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

🔎 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in HX6 2JJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 The Steps are based on 11 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 The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2JJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX6 2JJ

Average Price
£292,971

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£316,227

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£199,943

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Steps

Average Price
£315,175

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£326,292

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,000

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The StepsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£238,000	2025-08-15	£247,355
6 The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2018-09-21	£323,178
8 The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2018-02-23	£308,130
10 The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£174,000	2017-06-09	£266,269
6 The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2006-06-19	£341,955

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX6 2JJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	30
Manufacturing	29
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD	- not rated	1,730 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Park Road , HX6 2BJ	3out of 4	329 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tuel Lane Infant School Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND	- not rated	517 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Brow Primary Academy Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA	3out of 4	731 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Brow Junior Infant and Nursery School Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA	- not rated	731 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warley Town School Dark Lane , Warley HX2 7QD	3out of 4	747 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW	3out of 4	149 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sowerby Bridge High School Albert Road , HX6 2NW	- not rated	149 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	- not rated	1,528 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF	- not rated	2,123 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG	- not rated	2,139 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ	- not rated	2,303 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN	- not rated	3,669 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA	3out of 4	1,528 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN	3out of 4	5,340 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN	- not rated	5,340 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	591 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU	- not rated	2,290 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL	- not rated	2,487 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB	- not rated	2,696 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kershaw Dene School Luddenfoot , HX2 6PB	- not rated	2,848 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	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 Larder Delicatessen	59 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	575 yd
Syhiba Restaurant	57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	579 yd
Mexi Bean/Papa Dough	41 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	592 yd
Gimbals	76 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	602 yd
Engine	72 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	603 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hill Crest Bowling Club	Langton Street, Sowerby Bridge	480 yd
William Iv Inn	80 - 82 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	595 yd
The Commercial Inn	31 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	617 yd
The Shepherds Rest	125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge	652 yd
The Blind Pig	4 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge	713 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tuel Lane Fisheries	Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge	503 yd
Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway	17 Annie Street, Sowerby Bridge	506 yd
Marina Fish And Chips	5 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge	568 yd
Jing Jing Chinese	78 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	601 yd
TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree	29 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge	627 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge		503 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge ALBERT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	101 yd
Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School Park Road	grass pitches	326 yd
Sowerby Bridge High School Fields (Closed) Albert Road	grass pitches	366 yd
Crow Wood Park CROW WOOD PARK	tennis courts	648 yd
Sowerby Bridge Church Institute Cricket Club The Astleys The Astleys Blackwall Lane	grass pitches	701 yd
Warley Cricket Club DARK LANE	grass pitches	745 yd
Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool (Closed) Hollins Mill Lane	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	844 yd
Warley Town Recreation Ground Warley Town Lane	grass pitches	852 yd
Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club Walton Street	grass pitches	898 yd
Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	974 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	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%

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%

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

Overview of HX6 2JJ