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HX6 4QB

Oldham Road

Ryburn

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Detailed insights for HX6 4QB

Overview

Postcode HX6 4QB 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 average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 3.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,227 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.4%

Approximately 19.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX6 4QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland near HX6 4QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
2,675.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.64(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.25(0%)
Vehicle crime
7.83(+39%)
Burglary
7.83(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-17%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
77.51%
Chinese
10
4.78%
Other Asian
9
4.31%
Pakistani
7
3.35%
Other White
6
2.87%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
24.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
21.35%
No qualifications
34
19.1%
Level 3 (A level)
31
17.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
26
38.81%
Owns outright
13
19.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
16.42%
Other social rented
10
14.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
5.97%
Total households: 67

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 4QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX6 4QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 2026280, Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QBTerracedFreehold£168,000
17 Oct 2025260, Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QBTerracedFreehold£220,000
01 May 20269, Hill Croft, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
30 Mar 20262, Godly Close, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
16 Mar 20263, Bridge End, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QETerracedFreehold£187,000

Schools

In the HX6 4QB postcode area, located within Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX6 4QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableRishworth SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Primary School In RishworthAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4QB, 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 027DE01010955
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX6 4QB

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

The area around HX6 4QB records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4QB?

The median sale price around HX6 4QB 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 4QB?

There are 2 schools close to HX6 4QB, including Rishworth School and St John's Primary School In Rishworth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX6 4QB?

HX6 4QB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,227 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HX6 4QB 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).