Postcode HX6 2PL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sowerby Bridge is £34,900 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Crow Wood Park.
Sowerby Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,776 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Sowerby Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 of residents in Sowerby Bridge is £34,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from HX6 2PL.
Sowerby Bridge near HX6 2PL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crow Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Beech Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Park |
| 0.4 mi | Allan Park | Small | Walking directions to Allan Park |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,774 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 | 21 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 90 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sowerby Bridge
In the HX6 2PL postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX6 2PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2LF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Lezan’s shop | 3 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQ | Walking directions to Lezan’s shop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Park Drive, Halifax, HX2 7NP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3BN | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.