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HX6 2NN

Poplar Avenue

Sowerby Bridge

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Overview

Postcode HX6 2NN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from HX6 2NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Sowerby Bridge near HX6 2NN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HX6 2NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Sowerby Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX6 2NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCrow Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Crow Wood Park
0.1 miBeech ParkSmallWalking directions to Beech Park
0.5 miAllan ParkSmallWalking directions to Allan Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
3,313.6 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
325
97.89%
Pakistani
2
0.6%
Caribbean
2
0.6%
Irish
2
0.6%
Indian
1
0.3%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
62
22.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
22.63%
No qualifications
52
18.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
40.46%
Owns with a mortgage
50
38.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.03%
Other social rented
3
2.29%
Social rents from council
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 2NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 2NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20254, Poplar Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2NNTerracedFreehold£230,000
13 Mar 20263, Beech Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2JASemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
17 Apr 202561, Albert Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2NRTerracedFreehold£132,500
05 Sept 202531, Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2NJTerracedFreehold£145,000
18 Aug 20259, Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2NJTerracedFreehold£142,000

Schools

In the HX6 2NN postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX6 2NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryTrinity Academy GrammarAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTuel Lane Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableCompass Community School Willow ParkOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX6 2NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX6 2NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlTuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2LFWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAsda ExpressBurnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TLWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miLezan’s shop3 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQWalking directions to Lezan’s shop
0.4 miTescoSowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3BNWalking directions to Tesco

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 2NN, 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 HX6 2NN

Is HX6 2NN (Sowerby Bridge) safe?

The area around HX6 2NN 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 HX6 2NN?

The median sale price around HX6 2NN 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 2NN?

There are 9 schools close to HX6 2NN, including Trinity Academy Grammar (Good), Tuel Lane Infant School (Requires improvement) and Compass Community School Willow Park (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HX6 2NN?

The closest station to HX6 2NN is Sowerby Bridge, about 653 m away.

How deprived is the area around HX6 2NN?

HX6 2NN 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 HX6 2NN (Sowerby Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

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