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HX6 2FR

Calder Valley Vista

Sowerby Bridge

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Detailed insights for HX6 2FR

Overview

Postcode HX6 2FR 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Savile Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Savile Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 36 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% 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

8/10

The average income per household in Savile Park is £51,951 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from HX6 2FR.

Flood risk

High

Savile Park near HX6 2FR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 HX6 2FR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Sowerby Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX6 2FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrow Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Crow Wood Park
0.4 miWillow ParkSmallWalking directions to Willow Park

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
1,422.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.53(-58%)
Drugs
3.81(+6%)
Public order
3.81(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.27(-77%)
Burglary
3.27(-36%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
368
89.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
1.95%
Indian
7
1.71%
Other White
5
1.22%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
40.78%
Level 3 (A level)
69
22.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
18.12%
Apprenticeship
21
6.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.83%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
112
67.07%
Owns outright
26
15.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.38%
Shared ownership
9
5.39%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.4%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £240K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £195 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-Detached36£251,250£255
Terraced97£152,500£169
Flats19£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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 2FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 2FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 20258, Calder Valley Vista, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2FRTerracedFreehold£375,000
11 Apr 202543, Prospect Avenue, Halifax, HX2 7HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
24 Oct 20252, Canal Mills, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2UXTerracedFreehold£98,500
04 Jul 202519, Octagon Terrace, Halifax, HX2 7HNTerracedFreehold£150,000
11 Apr 20254, Octagon Terrace, Halifax, HX2 7HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the HX6 2FR postcode area, located within Savile Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX6 2FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBolton Brow Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCompass Community School Willow ParkOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby BridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX6 2FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX6 2FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miOne Stop252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JPWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 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 HX6 2FR, 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)Savile ParkE02002259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 016DE01010977
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2021-02-01

Frequently asked questions about HX6 2FR

Is HX6 2FR (Savile Park) safe?

The area around HX6 2FR records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 HX6 2FR?

The median sale price around HX6 2FR in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX6 2FR?

There are 12 schools close to HX6 2FR, including Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Good), Compass Community School Willow Park (Good) and Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX6 2FR?

The closest station to HX6 2FR is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,090 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX6 2FR?

HX6 2FR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX6 2FR (Savile Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX6 2FR 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).