Affluence in HD6
How HD6 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Calderdale
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 36,864 (2024)
HD6Postcode district · Brighouse
How well off HD6 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, HD6 averages decile 6.1 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.6
- Crime4.9
- Health and disability5.3
- Employment5.9
- Income6.4
- Children in low-income families6.4
- Education and skills6.5
- Older people in low-income households6.8
- Barriers to housing and services8.3
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; HD6 is broadly in line with that, at 55.3%. 27.5% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; HD6 is broadly in line with that, at 36.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; HD6 is broadly in line with that, at 31.9%. 17.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.