Midgley Road, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX7 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.6%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.4%	49.4%	1.0%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	30.4%	38.1%	7.7%	37.9%	0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	44.9%	39.4%	-5.5%	44.2%	-4.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	11.1%	12.8%	1.7%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	11.1%	6.4%	-4.7%	6.1%	0.3%

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	39.3%	34.2%	-5.1%	48.4%	-14.2%
Good health	39.3%	38.1%	-1.2%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	13.1%	21%	7.9%	12.7%	8.3%
Bad health	6%	6.2%	0.2%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.9%	21.2%	-10.7%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	11.5%	1.4%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	9.7%	-4.8%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	6.5%	2.6%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	17.5%	7.8%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	31.8%	5.2%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	3.4%	1.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	100%	96.5%	-3.5%	81.4%	15.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	99.2%	96.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96.5%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.3%	37.2%	9.1%
Christian	44%	46.2%	-2.2%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Midgley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Midgley Road was 181.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.6% higher than the Calder average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Midgley Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder and the 116th highest crime rate of 686 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HX7 5LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Midgley Road are based on 63 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 Midgley Road, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX7 5LR

Average Price
£388,710

Semi-Detached
£413,004

Terraced
£287,337

Detached
£415,102

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Midgley Road

Average Price
£355,911

Semi-Detached
£540,180

Terraced
£233,241

Detached
£565,198

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£601,634

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Midgley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Avon Lea Midgley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2025-03-31	£246,023
Longridge House Midgley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£219,000	2019-09-02	£294,332
Laurel Mount Midgley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2017-12-15	£379,912
Longridge House Midgley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£166,250	2013-04-30	£290,076
Tanglewood Midgley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2007-04-05	£595,242

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX7 5LR

Employment

HX7 5LR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HX7 5LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	15
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burnley Road Academy Burnley Road , Mytholmroyd HX7 5DE	3out of 4	290 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scout Road Academy Scout Road , Mytholmyroyd HX7 5JR	3out of 4	764 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Midgley School Lane Ends , Midgley HX2 6TX	3out of 4	2,313 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Town Primary School Billy Lane , Wadsworth HX7 8RY	3out of 4	2,422 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stubbings Infant School School Street , HX7 8BP	3out of 4	2,429 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	5,031 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	437 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brearley Hall School Brearley Hall , 1 Burnley Road HX2 6HS	- not rated	1,888 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB	3out of 4	2,859 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barbary's	15 - 17 Bridge End, Burnley Road	301 yd
Jo's Kitchen	Elphin House, 1 New Road	308 yd
Moonfull Ltd	10 Rose Grove, Mytholmroyd	604 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hammad's	3 Bridge End, Burnley Road		280 yd
Tamanna's	11 New Road, Mytholmroyd		346 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
White Lee Recreation Ground Burnley Road	grass pitches	133 yd
The Calder High School MIDGLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	334 yd
Burnley Road Academy	grass pitches	397 yd
Mytholmroyd Community & Leisure Centre CALDENE AVENUE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	439 yd
Scout Road Community Association Park Scout Road	grass pitches	513 yd
Stubb Field	grass pitches	915 yd
Mytholmroyd Cricket Club Moderna Way	grass pitches	919 yd
Brierley Fields Burnley Road	grass pitches	974 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.2%
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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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