HX6 — SOWERBY BRIDGE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HX6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HX6 is £236,615, which is 15% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in HX6 cost 17.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HX6 have fallen 12.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£458,928	128
Semi-detached	£249,510	178
Terraced	£170,159	518
Flat	£137,189	134
All types	£236,615	1011

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HX6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 21.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HX6 has a crime rate well 74% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HX6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HX6 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ripponden Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
New Road Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Tuel Lane Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Norland CE School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

210,929

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

18.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HX6 are 155.0 Mbps, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 58% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

155.0 Mbps

Avg Download

28.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

30%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HX6 is collected by Calderdale. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HX6 — SOWERBY BRIDGE

Area Summary

HX6 (SOWERBY BRIDGE) offers affordable property prices (£236,615, 18% below national average), low crime (74% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (155 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HX6?

The average house price in HX6 (SOWERBY BRIDGE) is £236,615, based on 1011 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.1% over the past year.

Is HX6 a safe area to live?

Crime in HX6 is significantly below the national average (21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HX6?

There are 16 schools in or near HX6. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in HX6?

Council tax in HX6 is collected by Calderdale. The Band D rate is £2,086 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HX6?

The average broadband download speed in HX6 is 155 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 30%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HX6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in HX6 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 210,929.