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HX2 7NH

Willowfield Drive

Sowerby Bridge

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Detailed insights for HX2 7NH

Overview

Postcode HX2 7NH 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Sowerby Bridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,247 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Sowerby Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from HX2 7NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Sowerby Bridge near HX2 7NH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HX2 7NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Sowerby Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX2 7NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCrow Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Crow Wood Park
0.3 miWest View ParkMediumWalking directions to West View Park
0.4 miWillow ParkSmallWalking directions to Willow Park

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
3,163.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.29(-38%)
Burglary
8.56(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-48%)
Other crime
5.89(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(-32%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
399
89.06%
Pakistani
15
3.35%
Other White
7
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.12%
Total population: 448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
40.05%
Level 3 (A level)
69
17.83%
No qualifications
51
13.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
113
60.11%
Owns with a mortgage
66
35.11%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.13%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Median price£167,430
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £238K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £167,430 (about £193 per square foot) in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £616,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£430,000£268
Semi-Detached31£245,000£253
Terraced95£153,000£169
Flats17£116,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sowerby Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,000£100,000£157,000£112,755
2017£289,995£65,000£183,998£99,950
2018£281,495£117,995£184,498£109,750
2019£307,500£102,625£194,995£111,500
2020£450,000£80,000£180,000£120,000
2021£355,000£100,750£192,000£130,000
2022£385,000£89,500£195,000£145,000
2023£490,000£129,250£207,500£136,500
2024£405,000£127,500£216,131£144,000
2025£430,000£116,000£245,000£145,000
2026£465,000£112,000£242,500£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£152£175£111
2017£196£102£173£116
2018£203£178£181£126
2019£200£147£186£123
2020£279£129£189£135
2021£254£143£203£139
2022£273£138£228£152
2023£298£186£215£159
2024£269£164£235£162
2025£275£179£260£166
2026£250£159£252£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 7NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202510, Willowfield Avenue, Halifax, HX2 7NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
31 Mar 202518, Willowfield Avenue, Halifax, HX2 7NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
22 May 20268, Beech Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7ADDetachedFreehold£616,550
06 Jun 20254, Beech Gardens, Halifax, HX2 7ADDetachedFreehold£660,000
06 Feb 20268, Heston House, Halifax, HX2 7LBFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the HX2 7NH postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 7NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby BridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBolton Brow Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWarley Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 7NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 7NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 HX2 7NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam David Wilkinson

Sowerby Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardSowerby BridgeE05001384
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sowerby BridgeE02002260
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 017BE01010976
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 7NH

Is HX2 7NH (Sowerby Bridge) safe?

The area around HX2 7NH records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near HX2 7NH?

The median sale price around HX2 7NH in Sowerby Bridge is £167,430 (about £193 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX2 7NH?

There are 14 schools close to HX2 7NH, including Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge (Good), Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Good) and Warley Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX2 7NH?

The closest station to HX2 7NH is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,095 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX2 7NH?

HX2 7NH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX2 7NH (Sowerby Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 7NH is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam David Wilkinson (Labour Party).

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