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HD6 2ED

Halifax Road

Brighouse

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Detailed insights for HD6 2ED

Overview

Postcode HD6 2ED 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 high crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lane Head Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Brighouse has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,152 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brighouse has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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 23 ft away from HD6 2ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Brighouse near HD6 2ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighouse located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD6 2ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Brighouse

N/A

Walking directions to Brighouse

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HD6 2ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miLane Head Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Lane Head Recreation Ground
0.3 miRydings ParkSmallWalking directions to Rydings Park

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
2,335.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.21(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.18(-22%)
Public order
10.48(+19%)
Vehicle crime
8.39(+49%)
Burglary
5.59(+10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
89.22%
Irish
7
2.6%
African
5
1.86%
Bangladeshi
4
1.49%
Indian
3
1.12%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
31.28%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.59%
No qualifications
36
15.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
42.54%
Owns with a mortgage
52
38.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.69%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD6 2ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD6 2ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026117, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2EDDetachedFreehold£425,000
31 Oct 2025133, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2EDTerracedFreehold£295,000
15 Aug 2025129, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2EDTerracedFreehold£210,000
24 Nov 202517, Cookson Street, Brighouse, HD6 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
22 Sept 202542, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the HD6 2ED postcode area, located within Brighouse, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD6 2ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryBrighouse High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD6 2ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD6 2ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop2 Granny Hall Lane, Brighouse, HD6 2JGWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miWaring Green Stores14-16 Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AXWalking directions to Waring Green Stores
0.5 miAldiHalifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 1BTWalking directions to Aldi

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 2ED, 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 019CE01010877
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD6 2ED

Is HD6 2ED (Brighouse) safe?

The area around HD6 2ED records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2ED?

The median sale price around HD6 2ED 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 2ED?

There are 8 schools close to HD6 2ED, including St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School (Outstanding), St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School (Good) and Brighouse High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HD6 2ED?

The closest station to HD6 2ED is Brighouse, about 1,218 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD6 2ED?

HD6 2ED scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD6 2ED (Brighouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HD6 2ED 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).