Postcode HX6 2RP 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 very high crime levels, with around 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Beech Park.
Sowerby Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,132 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Sowerby Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from HX6 2RP.
Sowerby Bridge near HX6 2RP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beech Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech 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 2RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 52, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 54A, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2RP | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 7, Cliffe Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TS | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 15, Cliffe Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TS | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 10, Greenside Gardens, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2UP | Detached | Freehold | £465,000 |
In the HX6 2RP postcode area, located within Sowerby Bridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX6 2RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2LF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3BN | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Lezan’s shop | 3 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQ | Walking directions to Lezan’s shop |
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 2RP, 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 2RP records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2RP in Sowerby Bridge is £167,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to HX6 2RP, including Tuel Lane Infant School (Requires improvement), Warley Town School (Good) and New Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HX6 2RP is Sowerby Bridge, about 974 m away.
HX6 2RP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,132 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 2RP 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).