Beech View is in Sowerby Bridge and in Calderdale district. HX6 2JQ 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 Beech View, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX6 2JA, HX6 2JG, HX6 2TH, HX6 2HZ, HX6 2HU, HX6 2JD, HX6 2HY, HX6 2JF, HX6 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX6 2JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 36.1% | 46.4% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 39.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 45.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 37.4% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 | 23.7% | 12.2% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 26.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech View was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% higher than the Greetland and Stainland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech View has the 25th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland and the 296th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Beech View, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2022-12-12 | £175,911 |
| 7 Beech View, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-02-19 | £152,041 |
| 1 Beech View, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2016-12-05 | £192,645 |
| 1 Beech View, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-09-30 | £96,629 |
| 7 Beech View, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2009-10-07 | £164,657 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuel Lane Infant School Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Park Road , HX6 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Town School Dark Lane , Warley HX2 7QD | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Brow Junior Infant and Nursery School Bolton Brow , HX6 2BA | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowerby Bridge High School Albert Road , HX6 2NW | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 3,958 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 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | 3out of 4 | 5,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | - not rated | 5,115 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 | 788 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kershaw Dene School Luddenfoot , HX2 6PB | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 506 yd | |
| Mexi Bean/Papa Dough | 41 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 617 yd | |
| Mustard Restaurant LTD | 5 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 632 yd | |
| Syhiba Restaurant | 57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 634 yd | |
| The Larder Delicatessen | 59 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Crest Bowling Club | Langton Street, Sowerby Bridge | 197 yd | |
| Puzzle Hall Inn | 21 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 581 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 31 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 599 yd | |
| The Blind Pig | 4 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge | 608 yd | |
| Bar Francisca | 1 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway | 17 Annie Street, Sowerby Bridge | 248 yd | |
| Tuel Lane Fisheries | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 254 yd | |
| TINGQIN GUO T/A Bamboo Tree | 29 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 608 yd | |
| Bridge Balti Take Away | 27 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 608 yd | |
| Sowerby Delight | 23 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge | 254 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sowerby Bridge High School Fields (Closed) Albert Road | grass pitches | 165 yd |
| Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge ALBERT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 197 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Church Institute Cricket Club The Astleys The Astleys Blackwall Lane | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School Park Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Warley Cricket Club DARK LANE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club Walton Street | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool (Closed) Hollins Mill Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Warley Town Recreation Ground Warley Town Lane | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Cemetery Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.