Postcode HX6 2LF 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Beech Park.
Sowerby Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Sowerby Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from HX6 2LF.
Sowerby Bridge near HX6 2LF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Beech Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Park |
| 0.2 mi | Allan Park | Small | Walking directions to Allan Park |
| 0.3 mi | Willow Park | Small | Walking directions to Willow Park |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | 22 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £242,000 |
| Terraced | 94 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sowerby Bridge
In the HX6 2LF postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX6 2LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2LF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Lezan’s shop | 3 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQ | Walking directions to Lezan’s shop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3BN | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.