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HD6 1EL

Briggate

Brighouse

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Overview

Postcode HD6 1EL is located in a major urban area, within the Brighouse ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Brighouse area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 265.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brighouse is £44,726 per year. The nearest station is Brighouse, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bramston Street Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
266
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Brighouse has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,416 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brighouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 265.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brighouse is £44,726 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from HD6 1EL.

Flood risk

High

Brighouse near HD6 1EL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighouse located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD6 1EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Brighouse

N/A

Walking directions to Brighouse

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HD6 1EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBramston Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Bramston Street Park
0.3 miRydings ParkSmallWalking directions to Rydings Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,619.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
150.41(+240%)
Shoplifting
33.78(+286%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.41(+92%)
Public order
27.41(+210%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.48(+115%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
85.08%
Other White
17
5.76%
Bangladeshi
5
1.69%
Pakistani
5
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.36%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
30.89%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.46%
No qualifications
52
20.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
49.03%
Owns outright
42
27.1%
Owns with a mortgage
24
15.48%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.52%
Other social rented
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Brighouse

Median price£184,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)182
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £280K

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Brighouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £1,265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brighouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£422,500£291
Semi-Detached45£242,000£268
Flats13£155,000£268
Terraced96£152,650£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brighouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brighouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332,000£109,950£169,975£95,000
2017£276,000£92,500£174,995£102,000
2018£270,000£161,999£170,000£113,750
2019£290,000£115,000£180,000£98,000
2020£328,750£122,025£188,000£120,000
2021£380,000£120,250£206,250£125,000
2022£340,000£115,000£232,500£125,000
2023£347,500£180,998£225,000£129,133
2024£390,000£183,000£230,000£133,000
2025£425,000£151,875£227,500£150,000
2026£395,500£155,500£265,000£152,650
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brighouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brighouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£165£182£135
2017£211£168£189£127
2018£207£290£180£142
2019£239£193£213£137
2020£237£170£212£143
2021£274£219£232£158
2022£272£166£239£172
2023£256£235£257£177
2024£252£316£247£173
2025£303£222£258£196
2026£288£273£280£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brighouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brighouse in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD6 1EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD6 1EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2025104A, Briggate, Brighouse, HD6 1ELOtherFreehold£75,000
10 Jul 2025Apartment 53, Railway Bridge View, Scotty Croft Lane, Brighouse, HD6 3FAFlatsLeasehold£90,000
19 Dec 20254, East Street, Brighouse, HD6 1JBTerracedFreehold£85,000
29 Jun 202611, William Street, Brighouse, HD6 1HRTerracedFreehold£132,750
16 May 20257, William Street, Brighouse, HD6 1HRTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the HD6 1EL postcode area, located within Brighouse, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD6 1EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLongroyde Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryRastrick High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD6 1EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD6 1EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiHalifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 1BTWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miPolish Home Food20 Bethel Street, Brighouse, HD6 1JNWalking directions to Polish Home Food
0.1 miYour Local Mini Market18 Bethel Street, Brighouse, HD6 1JNWalking directions to Your Local Mini Market
0.1 miBrighouse Convenience Store10 Bethel Street, Brighouse, HD6 1JNWalking directions to Brighouse Convenience Store
0.2 miSainsbury'sMill Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1PQWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HD6 1EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Geraldine Mary Carter

Brighouse - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Josh Fenton-Glynn

Calder Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCalder ValleyE14001147
WardBrighouseE05001371
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrighouseE02002262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 019EE01010949
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD6 1EL

Is HD6 1EL (Brighouse) safe?

The area around HD6 1EL records about 266 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HD6 1EL?

The median sale price around HD6 1EL in Brighouse is £184,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD6 1EL?

There are 6 schools close to HD6 1EL, including Longroyde Primary School (Good), St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School (Outstanding) and Rastrick High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HD6 1EL?

The closest station to HD6 1EL is Brighouse, about 275 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD6 1EL?

HD6 1EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,416 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD6 1EL (Brighouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HD6 1EL is Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Geraldine Mary Carter (Conservative and Unionist Party).