Affluence in HX6 2AB
How HX6 2AB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sowerby Bridge
- Council
- Calderdale
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,408 (2024)
HX6 2ABSowerby Bridge
How well off HX6 2AB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HX6 2AB area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Employment2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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; the HX6 2AB area is broadly in line with that, at 55.9%. 18.8% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HX6 2AB area is broadly in line with that, at 29.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HX6 2AB area is below that, at 29.7%. 20.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HX6 2AB sits in (Sowerby Bridge): about 1,408 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.