Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Calderdale: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Sowerby Bridge Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HX6 2AZ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 37 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
14GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PGPA CALDER AND RYBURN PCN — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Sowerby Bridge Rail Station0.5 mi
46 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside nature reserve (14.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Sacred Heart and St Patrick's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
21shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Lidl, Tesco, Asda…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Halifax Rochdale Road Local — 0.3 mi
In Calderdale, 89% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (97% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Calderdale, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HX6 2AZ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HX6.
Average sold price by property type across the HX6 district, 2021–2026.
About HX6 2AZ
HX6 2AZ scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Halifax Rochdale Road Local 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HX6 2AZ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,776 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Bolton Brow Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PGPA CALDER AND RYBURN PCN, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
