Throstle Nest is in Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge and in Calderdale district. HX7 5BG 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 Throstle Nest, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX7 5AZ, HX7 5BD, HX7 5BJ, HX7 5BH, HX7 5BB, HX7 5AY, HX7 5BQ, HX7 5BA, HX7 5EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX7 5BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 48.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 HX7 5BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 29.2% | 28.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 52.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 53.4% | 46.2% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around HX7 5BG this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.7% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 49.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
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% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 96% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.6% | 93% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Throstle Nest was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Calder average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Throstle Nest has the 12th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder and the 236th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Throstle Nest, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-20 | £261,854 |
| 4 Throstle Nest, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2010-06-17 | £167,500 |
| 6 Throstle Nest, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2009-09-04 | £682,399 |
| 3 Throstle Nest, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1997-03-26 | £294,402 |
HX7 5BG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
HX7 5BG 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Road Academy Burnley Road , Mytholmroyd HX7 5DE | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Burnley Road , Mytholmroyd HX7 5DE | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scout Road Primary School Scout Road , Mytholmyroyd HX7 5JR | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scout Road Academy Scout Road , Mytholmyroyd HX7 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stubbings Infant School School Street , HX7 8BP | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale House School Stacks Lane , Cragg Vale HX7 5RP | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glen House Montessori School Cragg Vale , HX7 5SQ | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Hall School 1 Burnley Road , Luddendenfoot HX2 6HP | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calder Valley Steiner School The St John's Centre , Church Bank HX7 5TF | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbary's | 15 - 17 Bridge End, Burnley Road | 572 yd | |
| Jo's Kitchen | Elphin House, 1 New Road | 622 yd | |
| Moonfull Ltd | 10 Rose Grove, Mytholmroyd | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammad's | 3 Bridge End, Burnley Road | 600 yd | |
| Tamanna's | 11 New Road, Mytholmroyd | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stubb Field | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Mytholmroyd Community & Leisure Centre CALDENE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 449 yd |
| Burnley Road Academy | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Scout Road Community Association Park Scout Road | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| White Lee Recreation Ground Burnley Road | grass pitches | 899 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.