Postcode HX6 2FS is located in a major urban area, within the Sowerby Bridge area of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Sowerby Bridge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 median sale price in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £232,000. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.
Sowerby Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,807 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Sowerby Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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 per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from HX6 2FS.
Sowerby Bridge near HX6 2FS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Crow Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Willow Park | Small | Walking directions to Willow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Willow Park | Small | Walking directions to Willow Park |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £430,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £239,250 | £255 |
| Terraced | 104 | £153,750 | £175 |
| Flats | 20 | £115,500 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £113,000 | £236,250 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £272 | £179 | £260 | £165 |
| 2026 | £249 | £167 | £255 | £171 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 2FS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 8, Calder Valley Vista, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2FR | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 2, Canal Mills, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2UX | Terraced | Freehold | £98,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Apartment 10, 50, Beck Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £147,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 21, Octagon Terrace, Halifax, HX2 7HN | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 19, Octagon Terrace, Halifax, HX2 7HN | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the HX6 2FS postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bolton Brow Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Warley Road Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Crossley Heath School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX6 2FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 252 King Cross Road, Halifax, HX1 3JP | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HX6 2FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam David Wilkinson
Sowerby Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HX6 2FS records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around HX6 2FS in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to HX6 2FS, including Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Good), Warley Road Primary Academy (Good) and The Crossley Heath School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to HX6 2FS is Sowerby Bridge, about 1,077 m away.
HX6 2FS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,807 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX6 2FS 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).