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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 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elland is £43,618 per year. There are 6 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
137
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.6%
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
73.45(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.48(+129%)
Public order
13.96(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.72(+50%)
Other theft
11.4(+71%)
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

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 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
Detached18£344,000
Flats16£96,250
Semi-Detached48£250,000
Terraced68£157,475

10 years median price trend in Elland

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

All postcodes in Elland

HX59HH

Gas Works Lane

HX59JF

Kinnaird Close

HX50DF

Coronation Street

HX50HR

The Crescent

HX50NL

Waverley Road

HX59AJ

Huddersfield Road

HX59BT

Norman Terrace

HD63QF

Sage Grove

HX50ET

Southgate

HX50HP

Charles Street

HX50HU

Myrtle Road

HX59AZ

Dewsbury Road

HX59HD

Lock View

HX59HT

Premier Way

HX59JU

Dewsbury Road

HX59PG

Smithy Fold

HX50JB

Catherine Street

HX50JP

Flower Acre

HX50NB

Bath Street

HX59EF

Whitwell Avenue

HX50JE

Langdale Street

HX50LL

Kelvin Road

HX50LU

Norton Street

HX59QA

Church Lane

HD22ED

Branch Lane

HX50LB

Rochester Place

HX59AN

Dewsbury Road

HD33RN

Lindley Moor Road

HD63ED

Elland

HD63QD

Dewsbury Road

HX50AT

Victoria Mews

HX50PY

Jepson Lane

HX50QB

Elsinore Avenue

HX59EP

Elland Lane

HX59HF

Premier Way

HX50AQ

Burley Street

HX50JF

Charles Street

HX50JJ

Oak Street

HX59FA

Heathbury Gardens

HD22EB

Grimescar Road

HD33SA

Stanley Road

HX59EW

Springfield Road

HX59PF

Ridge View

HD33RU

St Annes Avenue

HX50AA

Southgate

HX50BY

St Marys Gate

HX50PF

Dunce Park Close

HX50RP

Crown Street

HX59BU

Norman Avenue

HX59JS

Huddersfield Road

HX50HH

Langdale Street

HX59BH

Whitwell Green Lane

HX59DA

Lowfields Way

HD22DY

Hill Top Avenue

HX50DN

Jepson Lane

HX59DG

Lowfields Way

HD63BN

Cromwell Close

HX59PQ

Wilderness Road

HX50DS

Kingsbrooke Drive

HX50SH

Halifax Road

HX50LT

Elsinore Avenue

HX50RY

Saddleworth Road

HX50TE

Lindley Road

HX50BE

Hartington Court

HX49BJ

Springwood Business Park

HX50DQ

Southgate

HX50DR

Hazelmoor Fold

HX50EE

Huddersfield Road

HX59AA

Huddersfield Road

HX59QW

Bramble Grove

HD63QQ

Clough Lane

HX50BX

Southgate

HD63PL

Slade Lane

HX59PH

Whitwell Green Lane

HX50EQ

Broad Lea

HX50LQ

Rufford Road

HX59HS

Plains Lane

HD63PR

Fletcher Crescent

HX50JW

Cross Lane

HX50QW

Hammerstones Leach Lane

HX59DN

River Bank Way

HX59DW

Huddersfield Road

HX59PD

Dewsbury Road

HX59PR

Carlton Grove

HX59PS

Lodge Place

HX50BS

Elland

HD22LB

Brighouse Road

HD63FJ

Branwell Crescent

HX50BW

Southgate

HX50NJ

Brooklyn Terrace

HX59AL

Westbury Street

HX59ER

Elland Lane

HX59GZ

Park Road

HD33RP

Acton Flat Lane

HX59BW

Huddersfield Road

HX50EU

Huddersfield Road

HX50LF

Oak Street

HX50QG

Victoria Road

HX59BE

Lime Tree Avenue

HX59JR

Huddersfield Road

Data Sources

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