HX7 area guide
Who lives in HX7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Calderdale
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 13,843 (2024)
HX7Postcode district · Hebden Bridge
What HX7 is like
The HX7 postcode district in Calderdale covers 709 live postcodes and is home to about 13,843 people in 6,664 households. 71.3% of households own their home, 17.6% rent privately and 10.3% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 56.7% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is below the England and Wales average. Homes in HX7 sold for a median of £250,000 over the year to August 2026.
How HX7 compares
Headline figures for HX7, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 22.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 48% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where HX7 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
22.3% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 58 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
90% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
71.3% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
HX7 FAQs
01Is HX7 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in HX7?The median sale price over the last year was £250,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £250,000.
03Is HX7 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in HX7?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers HX7?The local authority for HX7 is Calderdale.
The local authority for HX7 is Calderdale.
06How well connected is HX7?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.