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About

Elland sits on the south bank of the River Calder, within the Calder Valley. The town's layout is defined by this geography, with its older industrial and commercial core nestled close to the river and canal.

The area's history is visible in its surviving 19th-century mill architecture and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, which cuts through the town. A notable local landmark is Elland Bridge, a key crossing point that has been repeatedly rebuilt following historic floods.

Area overview

On average Elland has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elland is £43,374 per year. There are 5 schools in Elland: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elland is home to around 10,303 people, with a population density of about 1,471.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elland Population
10,303
Population density
1,471.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.48(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.51(+136%)
Public order
12.52(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(+35%)
Other theft
10.77(+62%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,120
88.53%
Pakistani
449
4.36%
Other White
238
2.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
76
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
70
0.68%
Total population: 10,302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,202
26.51%
No qualifications
1,640
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,504
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,233
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
959
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 8,307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,403
30.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,291
27.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
972
20.84%
Other social rented
609
13.06%
Social rents from council
253
5.43%
Total households: 4,663

Property prices in Elland

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,900 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elland in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£452,500
Flats15£100,000
Semi-Detached35£250,000
Terraced61£153,000

10 years median price trend in Elland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elland.

All postcodes in Elland

HX50SQ

Elland Bridge

HX59DP

Briggate

HX59EN

Springfield Road

HX59ES

Old Earth

HX59HZ

Park Road

HX50JD

Beech Street

HX50LE

Charles Street

HX59AP

Wood Street

HX59BL

Thomas Street

HX50HA

Albion Street

HX50QU

Sycamore Drive

HX59HB

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HX59DF

Lowfields Way

HX59HN

Park Road

HX59HP

Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.