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HD6 2EL

Mill Hill Lane

Brighouse

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Detailed insights for HD6 2EL

Overview

Postcode HD6 2EL 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Lane Head Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Brighouse has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,814 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Brighouse has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 180 ft away from HD6 2EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Brighouse near HD6 2EL 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD6 2EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Brighouse

N/A

Walking directions to Brighouse

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HD6 2EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLane Head Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Lane Head Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
883 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.52(-40%)
Other theft
4.71(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.71(-16%)
Public order
4.12(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.54(-75%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
92.47%
Other White
6
2.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.03%
Pakistani
2
0.68%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
36.1%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.54%
No qualifications
21
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.55%
Owns with a mortgage
50
40.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.71%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD6 2EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD6 2EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 20252, Mill Hill Lane, Brighouse, HD6 2ELTerracedFreehold£190,000
24 Nov 202519, Clog Sole Road, Brighouse, HD6 2EJDetachedFreehold£450,000
09 Dec 202521, Wood View Grove, Brighouse, HD6 2EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
29 May 2026171, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£346,000
28 Nov 2025191, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2EQDetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the HD6 2EL postcode area, located within Brighouse, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD6 2EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBrighouse High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD6 2EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop2 Granny Hall Lane, Brighouse, HD6 2JGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miWaring Green Stores14-16 Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AXWalking directions to Waring Green Stores
0.5 miPremier Food & WineSmith House Avenue, Brighouse, HD6 2JZWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine

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 2EL, 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 019AE01010875
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD6 2EL

Is HD6 2EL (Brighouse) safe?

The area around HD6 2EL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2EL?

The median sale price around HD6 2EL 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 2EL?

There are 9 schools close to HD6 2EL, including Brighouse High School (Good), St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HD6 2EL?

The closest station to HD6 2EL is Brighouse, about 1,600 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD6 2EL?

HD6 2EL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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