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HX6

SOWERBY BRIDGE

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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HX6 is the postcode district for SOWERBY BRIDGE, located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £236,615
1yr change ▼ 12.1%
Crime 74% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£236,615

▼ 12.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

18% below national avg

Crime Rate

21.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

74% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

155 Mbps

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.

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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

£217K £228K £239K £251K £262K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

210,929

Population

62

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.

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155.0 Mbps

Avg Download

28.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

30%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about HX6 SOWERBY BRIDGE

What is the average house price in HX6 SOWERBY BRIDGE?
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 SOWERBY BRIDGE 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 is the population of HX6 SOWERBY BRIDGE?
The population of HX6 (SOWERBY BRIDGE) is approximately 210,929 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in HX6 SOWERBY BRIDGE?
There are 16 schools in or near HX6. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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