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England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Calderdale / Elland

About

Elland is a small town in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, located along the River Calder. It sits between Halifax and Huddersfield, with good transport links via the A629 road and nearby rail connections. The area has a mix of residential and industrial spaces, with historical roots in textiles and manufacturing.

Elland has local amenities including shops, schools, and parks, such as Elland Park and the nearby Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. The town retains some historic architecture, including the 15th-century St Mary’s Church. The nearby Calder and Hebble Navigation canal adds to the area’s industrial heritage, offering walking and cycling routes.

Area overview

On average Elland has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elland is £34,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Elland: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£430,000
Flats16£131,000
Semi-Detached28£220,000
Terraced60£156,500

10 years price trend in Elland

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.