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HX6 4DB

Elland Road

Ryburn

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Overview

Postcode HX6 4DB is located in a rural town, within the Ryburn area of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is £59,521 per year. The median sale price in Ryburn is £225,000 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,750 and £351,500. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,630 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is £59,521 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from HX6 4DB.

Flood risk

Low

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland near HX6 4DB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
1,418.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.64(-24%)
Public order
10.4(+18%)
Other theft
9.79(+47%)
Burglary
9.79(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.56(-40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
374
95.9%
Other White
8
2.05%
Irish
4
1.03%
Caribbean
2
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.51%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
43.75%
Level 3 (A level)
50
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.06%
No qualifications
37
11.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
40.22%
Owns with a mortgage
58
31.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
25%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.63%
Other social rented
2
1.09%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Ryburn

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 159
Typical range (middle 50%): £171K – £352K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Ryburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,950 up to £905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ryburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£475,000£294
Semi-Detached38£245,000£267
Terraced68£205,000£221
Flats19£138,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ryburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352,500£170,000£156,000£129,000
2017£334,500£130,000£190,000£146,000
2018£370,000£137,500£210,000£167,500
2019£385,000£135,000£174,000£171,500
2020£400,000£157,500£180,000£150,000
2021£409,950£149,000£196,500£175,000
2022£401,375£152,000£209,500£197,500
2023£430,000£164,500£215,000£205,000
2024£422,000£135,000£220,000£176,000
2025£482,500£136,000£247,500£205,000
2026£460,000£136,500£225,000£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£183£159£159
2017£239£168£177£173
2018£237£178£192£177
2019£230£180£181£164
2020£249£177£205£165
2021£266£193£214£197
2022£260£184£220£210
2023£286£204£237£207
2024£270£174£227£198
2025£308£183£267£221
2026£278£191£260£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ryburn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 4DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 4DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 2026Flat 3, 103, Halifax Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DAFlatsLeasehold£69,000
27 Jan 2026Flat 4, 103, Halifax Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DAFlatsLeasehold£65,950
14 Apr 2025Flat 4, 103, Halifax Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DAOtherLeasehold£30,000
09 Jun 2026The Old Coach House, Back Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DUTerracedFreehold£175,000
15 May 202614, Back Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DUTerracedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the HX6 4DB postcode area, located within Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX6 4DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableRiverbank Primary SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryRipponden Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBarkisland CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX6 4DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX6 4DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food25 Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DNWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Leah Elizabeth Webster

Ryburn - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Josh Fenton-Glynn

Calder Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCalder ValleyE14001147
WardRyburnE05001382
ParishRippondenE04000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ripponden, Rishworth & BarkislandE02002270
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 027AE01010952
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX6 4DB

Is HX6 4DB (Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland) safe?

The area around HX6 4DB records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HX6 4DB?

The median sale price around HX6 4DB in Ryburn is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX6 4DB?

There are 4 schools close to HX6 4DB, including Riverbank Primary School (Requires improvement), Ripponden Junior and Infant School (Good) and Barkisland CofE VA Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX6 4DB?

HX6 4DB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX6 4DB (Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HX6 4DB is Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leah Elizabeth Webster (Labour Party).