Lower White Lee, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX7 5LX 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 Lower White Lee Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower White Lee was 218.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.7% higher than the Calder average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Lower White Lee has the 3rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder and the 79th highest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

🔎 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 5LX, 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 Lower White Lee are based on 20 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 Lower White Lee, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX7 5LX

Average Price
£389,498

Semi-Detached
£595,627

Terraced
£241,771

Detached
£541,983

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,400

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower White Lee

Average Price
£395,963

Semi-Detached
£513,515

Terraced
£300,180

Detached
£610,968

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,469

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower White LeeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Lower White Lee, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£527,000	2022-11-25	£572,467
Lower White Lee House Lower White Lee, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2019-07-25	£830,969
2A Lower White Lee, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£2,500	2017-03-21	£3,509
4 Lower White Lee, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2015-08-28	£268,096
11 Lower White Lee, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2013-06-17	£356,426

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX7 5LX

Employment

HX7 5LX 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 5LX 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	512 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnley Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Burnley Road , Mytholmroyd HX7 5DE	- not rated	512 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scout Road Primary School Scout Road , Mytholmyroyd HX7 5JR	- not rated	613 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scout Road Academy Scout Road , Mytholmyroyd HX7 5JR	3out of 4	613 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Midgley School Lane Ends , Midgley HX2 6TX	- not rated	2,095 yd	Community school	No	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	- not rated	4,782 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF	3out of 4	4,836 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW	3out of 4	5,465 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sowerby Bridge High School Albert Road , HX6 2NW	- not rated	5,465 yd	Community school	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	235 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN	- not rated	235 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 1 Burnley Road , Luddendenfoot HX2 6HP	- not rated	1,662 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nightingale House School Stacks Lane , Cragg Vale HX7 5RP	- not rated	2,031 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glen House Montessori School Cragg Vale , HX7 5SQ	- not rated	2,593 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB	3out of 4	2,632 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kershaw Dene School Luddenfoot , HX2 6PB	- not rated	2,727 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
Jo's Kitchen	Elphin House, 1 New Road	364 yd
Barbary's	15 - 17 Bridge End, Burnley Road	390 yd
Moonfull Ltd	10 Rose Grove, Mytholmroyd	581 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hammad's	3 Bridge End, Burnley Road		362 yd
Tamanna's	11 New Road, Mytholmroyd		396 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
White Lee Recreation Ground Burnley Road	grass pitches	88 yd
The Calder High School MIDGLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	233 yd
Scout Road Community Association Park Scout Road	grass pitches	483 yd
Burnley Road Academy	grass pitches	512 yd
Mytholmroyd Community & Leisure Centre CALDENE AVENUE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	519 yd
Mytholmroyd Cricket Club Moderna Way	grass pitches	802 yd
Brierley Fields Burnley Road	grass pitches	857 yd
Stubb Field	grass pitches	1,024 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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