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HX2 7EQ

Sowerby Bridge

Calderdale

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Detailed insights for HX2 7EQ

Overview

Postcode HX2 7EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Sowerby Bridge ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Savile Park area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Savile Park is £39,200 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Skircoat Moor.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Savile Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Savile Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Savile Park is £39,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from HX2 7EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Savile Park near HX2 7EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX2 7EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSkircoat MoorLargeWalking directions to Skircoat Moor

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
2,457.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
84.81%
Pakistani
34
10.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.95%
Other White
2
0.63%
Indian
2
0.63%
Total population: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
40.61%
Owns with a mortgage
47
28.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
18.79%
Other social rented
13
7.88%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.64%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,774 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sowerby Bridge in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£430,000
Flats19£125,000
Semi-Detached54£241,250
Terraced96£150,000

10 year median price trend in Sowerby Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Schools

In the HX2 7EQ postcode area, located within Savile Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 7EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Crossley Heath SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySavile Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Gleddings SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 7EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 7EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miTescoHaugh Shaw Road, Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3TUWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miBuckwell News Ltd98 Free School Lane, Halifax, HX1 2XEWalking directions to Buckwell News Ltd

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.