Area Information for Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE

Wharf Street in Sowerby Bridge is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the Sowerby Bridge ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Halifax. This page combines information for the address Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of HX6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for HX6 2AE.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Calderdale
Ward Sowerby Bridge
Constituency Halifax * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 21 property sales in Wharf Street, HX6 2AE since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is residences in converted buildings, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Calderdale Valleys), and the West Yorkshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE:

Old Cawsey, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AD
Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2LA
Old Cawsey, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2FE
St. Anns Square, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2FA
Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2JR
Regent Parade, Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about HX6 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 21 property sales in Wharf Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 12
Terraced 33
Flat (Purpose-Built) 48
Flat (Converted) 6
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 64
Residence in Commercial Building 30
Total 198
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 66% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 24
Owned with Mortgage 20
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 15
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 121
Rented: Other 10
Rent Free 0
Total 198

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 117
Two People 59
Three People 13
Four People 7
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 198

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 119
Family Household 70
Other Household 12
Total 201

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 94
Deprived In One Dimension 67
Deprived In Two Dimensions 29
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 199

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around HX6 2AE however is predominantly male (56%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 176
Female 139
Total 315

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 6
10-14 12
15-19 6
20-24 24
25-29 38
30-34 27
35-39 27
40-44 19
45-49 31
50-54 24
55-59 18
60-64 23
65-69 17
70-74 18
75-79 14
80-84 4
85+ 2
Total 318

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of HX6 2AE there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 50% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 158
Married 57
Separated 12
Divorced 52
Widowed 10
Total 289

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 108
Good 118
Fair 66
Bad 21
Very Bad 4
Total 317

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 96
Apprenticeship 26
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 58
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 46
Other 4
Total 288

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 301
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 4
Pakistani 1
Black African 1
Total 313

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 292
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 5
Total 316

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 292
10+ Years 15
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 315

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to HX6 2AE.

Passport(s) Held
None 38
United Kingdom 260
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 160
Christian 119
Buddhist 0
Hindu 4
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 26
Total 314

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 125
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 31
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 50
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 19
Other 10
Total 289

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 17
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 27
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 182

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 32
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 55
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 9
Total 286

Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE is within the Calderdale Valleys policing neighbourhood, under the West Yorkshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Wharf Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Calderdale Valleys
Bradford Road
Brighouse
HD6 4AA
Website: http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/calderdale/calderdale-valleys/contacts

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to HX6 2AE. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for HX6 2AE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE. The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, approximately 180 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Sowerby Bridge 180 yards
Halifax 2.3 miles
Mytholmroyd 3.3 miles
Hebden Bridge 4.6 miles
Brighouse 5.3 miles
Slaithwaite 6 miles
Huddersfield 6.6 miles
Lockwood 6.8 miles
Low Moor 6.9 miles
Deighton 7 miles
Marsden (Yorks) 7.4 miles
Berry Brow 7.7 miles
Todmorden 7.9 miles
Walsden 8.1 miles
Bradford Interchange 8.6 miles
Honley 8.7 miles
Bradford Forster Square 8.8 miles
Littleborough 8.9 miles
Mirfield 9.2 miles
Frizinghall 9.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE. The nearest is Tuel Lane Infant School, approximately 460 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Tuel Lane Infant School 460 yards March 2023
    
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge 530 yards October 2017
    
Bolton Brow Primary Academy 700 yards October 2017
    
New Road Primary School 850 yards April 2023
    
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles November 2017
    
Norland CE School 0.7 miles March 2022
    
Warley Town School 0.7 miles January 2023
    
Warley Road Primary Academy 0.9 miles November 2017
    
The Halifax Academy (All Through) 1.2 miles June 2023
    
Trinity Academy St Peter's 1.2 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE. The nearest is Trinity Academy Grammar, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Trinity Academy Grammar 550 yards February 2023
    
Ryburn Valley High School 1.1 miles April 2013
    
The Halifax Academy (All Through) 1.2 miles June 2023
    
The Crossley Heath School 1.2 miles July 2023
    
Park Lane Academy 2.5 miles October 2022
    
The Brooksbank School 3.1 miles February 2022
    
The Calder Learning Trust (All Through) 3.2 miles February 2022
    
The Whitley AP Academy 3.3 miles December 2013
    
Trinity Academy Halifax 3.3 miles September 2023
    
The North Halifax Grammar School 3.4 miles November 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE. The nearest is Station Road Surgery, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE. The nearest is Clough Dental Surgery, approximately 400 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE. The nearest is Calderdale Royal Hospital, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE. The nearest is Whitakers Opticians Ltd, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in HX6 2AE

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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