Postcode HX6 3AF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Sowerby Bridge ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is £59,521 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Beech Park.
Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is £59,521 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from HX6 3AF.
Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland near HX6 3AF has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sowerby Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Sowerby Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beech Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Park |
| 0.1 mi | Allan Park | Small | Walking directions to Allan Park |
| 0.3 mi | Willow Park | Small | Walking directions to Willow Park |
Based on 186 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 | 90 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sowerby Bridge
In the HX6 3AF postcode area, located within Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX6 3AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lezan’s shop | 3 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQ | Walking directions to Lezan’s shop |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2LF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3BN | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.