Postcode HX2 7LB 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 Sowerby Bridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sowerby Bridge is £34,900 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.
Sowerby Bridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Sowerby Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sowerby Bridge is £34,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from HX2 7LB.
Sowerby Bridge near HX2 7LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Crow Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | West View Park | Medium | Walking directions to West View Park |
| 0.5 mi | Willow Park | Small | Walking directions to Willow Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £241,250 |
| Terraced | 96 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sowerby Bridge
In the HX2 7LB postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 7LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.