Postcode HX6 2QL 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 207.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beech Park.
Sowerby Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Sowerby Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.5 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 279 ft away from HX6 2QL.
Sowerby Bridge near HX6 2QL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beech Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Park |
| 0.2 mi | Allan Park | Small | Walking directions to Allan Park |
| 0.4 mi | Willow Park | Small | Walking directions to Willow Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £430,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £251,250 | £255 |
| Terraced | 97 | £152,500 | £169 |
| Flats | 19 | £116,000 | £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 | £112,000 | £242,500 | £161,500 |
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 | £275 | £179 | £260 | £166 |
| 2026 | £250 | £159 | £252 | £156 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 2QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | 15, Dale Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2QN | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 11, Orion Place, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9, Orion Place, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £139,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 5, Town Hall Apartments, Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2SD | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Unit 1, Stanley Works, Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2QG | Other | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the HX6 2QL postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX6 2QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lezan’s shop | 3 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQ | Walking directions to Lezan’s shop |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2LF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Rochdale Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3BL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 2QL, 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 2QL records about 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2QL in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to HX6 2QL, including Tuel Lane Infant School (Requires improvement), New Road Primary School (Good) and Trinity Academy Grammar (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX6 2QL is Sowerby Bridge, about 395 m away.
HX6 2QL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,999 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 2QL 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).