Oliver Close Halifax, Calderdale
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (HX6), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5306603.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Calderdale costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Allan Park, is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Station Road Surgery, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 169 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 1991-1995 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Calderdale in 2026-27: Band D £2,420 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,420 | £2,958 | £3,496 | £4,034 | £4,840 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (82% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- The Hollins, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Church View Development Site, Church View, Sowerby Bridge. (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Westfield, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge. (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 13 - 15 Ryburn Buildings, West Street, Sowerby Bridge. HX6 3AH (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 West Street, Sowerby Bridge. HX6 3AN (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Adjacent White Windows Rest Home, Fore Lane, Sowerby Bridge, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Cliff Hill, Cliff Hill Lane, Warley, Halifax. HX2 7SD (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Old Haugh End Cottage, Haugh End Lane, Sowerby Bridge. HX6 3BJ (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land adjacent Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HX6 2RY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HX6 2RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 115 m and 122 m above sea level (119 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX6 2RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX6 2RY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sowerby Bridge 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Halifax 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Mytholmroyd 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tuel Lane School Sowerby Bridge | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halifax Bus Station Halifax Town Centre | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Haugh Shaw Road West GeniePoint | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 24 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sowerby Bridge - Pharmacy + Health | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tower Hill Dental Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Calderdale Royal Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Sowerby Bridge Police Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Marsden, Marsden | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allan Park 1.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cemetery Fields Allotments 5,450 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Wet Dock, a listed building (Grade II*), 880 m (0.5 miles) east. 65 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Wet Dock | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Haugh End House | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| West View Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Castle Hill motte castle 270m north east of Rosemary Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Peoples Park, Halifax | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Scar Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Warley Clough | Valley | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Kirkham Turn | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| High Royd Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Stormer Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 11 |
4 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Calderdale: see them on the Calderdale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Grammar | Secondary | 11–16 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warley Town School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryburn Valley High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norland CE School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Trinity Academy St Peter's Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Luddendenfoot Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warley Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Eating Chinese Takeaway HX6 2HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Lidl HX6 2LF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Blondies Bakes HX6 2RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Hill Crest Bowling Club HX6 2EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Booze Express Sowerby HX6 2EL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Puzzle Hall Inn HX6 2RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Hillcrest HX6 2TL | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Soul Wellness Hub / Peaceful Patisserie HX6 2TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club HX6 1AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| The Hollins Mill Pub HX6 2QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Lezan's Store HX6 2EQ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Kuja HX6 2QD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Bull On The Bridge HX6 2EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Aubrey&Co HX6 2EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| The Blind Pig HX6 2EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hollins Lane (25); On or near Upper Fountain Street (18); On or near Oliver Close (16); On or near Height Green (12); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lime Tree Court · Upper Fountain Street · Bright Street · Height Green · Hollins Bank · Fern Lea Street · Hollins Lane · Laurel Mount · Back Hill Crest Avenue · Denby Place · Annie Street · Industrial Road
All the streets in HX6 and across Calderdale.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.