Postcode report
HX2 7QJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HX2 7QJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
HX2 7QJ is a postcode in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HX2 7QJ, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HX2 7QJ are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HX2 7QJ is based on Calderdale 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,599 residents, 5,327 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near HX2 7QJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HX2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £145k from 63 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HX2 7QJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HX2 7QJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HX2 7QJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HX2 7QJ
Is HX2 7QJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HX2 7QJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HX2 7QJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HX2 7QJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HX2 7QJ?
LocaleIQ matched HX2 7QJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HX2 7QJ?
The latest median sold price is £145k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HX2 7QJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.