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About

Elland ward lies on the southern bank of the River Calder, forming a distinct part of the larger Elland urban area. The geography is defined by the river corridor and the rising ground towards the M62 motorway to the south. Its central area contains a mix of residential streets, local retail, and service-based businesses, with industrial heritage sites integrated into the modern landscape. The ward functions as a residential and employment centre within the Calderdale borough.

A notable local landmark is the Elland Bridge, a key crossing point over the Calder that connects to the town centre. The area includes sections of the Calder and Hebble Navigation canal, with its towpaths providing routes for walking. The ward contains several green spaces and playing fields, such as those at Hullen Edge, which offer recreational space within the urban setting. Housing varies from Victorian terraces to more modern developments on its outskirts.

Area overview

On average Elland has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elland is £43,623 per year. The median sale price in Elland is £182,500 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £255,000. There are 5 schools in Elland: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elland is home to around 12,103 people, with a population density of about 1,297.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elland Population
12,103
Population density
1,297.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.49(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.2(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.54(+69%)
Public order
14.21(+61%)
Shoplifting
12.48(+42%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,740
88.73%
Pakistani
504
4.16%
Other White
233
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
87
0.72%
Irish
83
0.69%
Total population: 12,104

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,585
26.43%
No qualifications
1,904
19.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,809
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,448
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,104
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 9,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,693
31.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,616
29.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,065
19.64%
Other social rented
614
11.32%
Social rents from council
279
5.15%
Total households: 5,422

Property prices in Elland

Median price: £182,500
Price per sq ft: £222
Sales (last 12 months): 157
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £255K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£343,000£291
Semi-Detached42£213,842£261
Terraced70£166,500£192
Flats20£100,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,995£99,950£146,000£103,000
2017£255,750£106,000£156,000£100,500
2018£270,000£105,000£170,000£113,500
2019£265,000£110,000£171,000£112,500
2020£289,200£105,000£183,750£111,325
2021£364,250£142,500£192,500£126,250
2022£322,495£122,500£245,498£149,000
2023£327,998£150,000£220,000£135,000
2024£370,000£102,000£205,000£135,000
2025£344,000£121,250£240,000£160,000
2026£360,000£100,000£217,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£115£173£128
2017£211£124£196£123
2018£192£132£196£139
2019£239£146£201£138
2020£225£141£209£142
2021£247£147£233£157
2022£268£134£253£180
2023£289£189£232£163
2024£294£140£234£175
2025£291£152£267£184
2026£289£135£258£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Elland ward.

Local councillors

Peter John Hunt

Elland - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Elland

Is Elland safe?

Elland records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Elland?

The median sale price in Elland is £182,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Elland?

Elland has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Elland?

Elland scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Elland sits around rank 12,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Elland?

The average household income in Elland is around £43,623 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Elland?

Elland is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter John Hunt (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Elland

HD63FE

Pasture Close

HX50LN

Crestfield Avenue

HX50HZ

Rosebery Street

HD63QZ

Mount Lane

HX59PL

Lower Edge Road

HX50LF

Oak Street

HX59JX

Aspinalls Fold

HX50SW

Exley Lane

HX59HT

Premier Way

HX50QH

Greystone Avenue

HX59AY

Caldercroft

HX50AX

Victoria Avenue

HX50PZ

Victoria Crescent

HX50QQ

Cross Lane

HX59BS

Norman Street

HX50TQ

Johns Lane

HX59HX

Park Road

HD33RY

Royd Avenue

HX59FA

Heathbury Gardens

HX59AZ

Dewsbury Road

HX59AN

Dewsbury Road

HX50LP

Cross Lane

HX50BY

St Marys Gate

HX50QU

Sycamore Drive

HX59EN

Springfield Road

HX50SP

Highfield Grove

HD22ED

Branch Lane

HX50DF

Coronation Street

HX50BD

Westgate

HX49BT

Broad Carr Terrace

HX50RS

Church Street

HX59PJ

Farrar Close

HX50PX

Albert Street

HX50DU

Oak Street

HX50EQ

Broad Lea

HX50AB

Victoria Road

HX50JP

Flower Acre

HX59BG

Dewsbury Road

HX59EH

Alexandra Crescent

HX59EW

Springfield Road

HX50NB

Bath Street

HX59DU

Elland Lane

HX59QL

Heather View

HX50TE

Lindley Road

HX50NS

Dene Close

HX50QE

Melrose Court

HD33RX

St Albans Avenue

HX50JY

Elizabeth Street

HD63NN

Quarry Court

HX59JR

Huddersfield Road

HX50NH

Savile Road

HX50LU

Norton Street

HX50DT

Highwood Gardens

HX59JT

Storth View

HX50SH

Halifax Road

HX50PD

Melrose Court

HX59PT

Lodge Drive

HD63QS

Fixby View Yard

HX59EB

Elland Lane

HX50JN

Frances Street

HX50NX

Savile Road

HX59EF

Whitwell Avenue

HX59DN

River Bank Way

HD63FD

Acre Lane

HD63FR

Elland

HX50AR

Pennine Avenue

HX59ET

Coniston Close

HX59AA

Huddersfield Road

HX50ND

Catherine Street

HD63QD

Dewsbury Road

HX50PB

Dodgson Street

HX50AD

Gordon Street

HX50EU

Huddersfield Road

HX50DN

Jepson Lane

HD63FJ

Branwell Crescent

HD63PY

New Hey Road

HD63QH

Clough Lane

HX50RU

Northgate

HX59EP

Elland Lane

HX50EE

Huddersfield Road

HD63PS

Greenhead Lane

HX50HG

South Lane

HX59HF

Premier Way

HX59PW

Grasmere Drive

HX59DX

Lowfields Close

HD63NJ

Delf Place

HX50PF

Dunce Park Close

HX50RW

Crown Street

HX50LL

Kelvin Road

HD33SA

Stanley Road

HD22LB

Brighouse Road

HD33RT

Lindley Moor Road

HX59PD

Dewsbury Road

HD33RW

Lindley Moor Road

HD63FT

Ferry Bank Lane

HX59ED

Turnpike Street

HX59EL

Heathfield Avenue

HX59AT

Westbury Street

HX59QH

Bracken Way

HX50JH

Elizabeth Street