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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. 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
134
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
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

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £900,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£344,000£3,136
Flats21£100,000£1,459
Semi-Detached51£222,500£2,837
Terraced59£165,000£2,022

10 years median price trend in Elland

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

All postcodes in Elland

HX50PY

Jepson Lane

HX50DS

Kingsbrooke Drive

HX50HR

The Crescent

HX59DZ

Elland Lane

HX49ED

Burrwood Way

HX50ED

Claremont Street

HX50JQ

Burley Street

HX59BL

Thomas Street

HD63QY

Spout Hill

HX50PA

South Lane

HX59AG

Westbury Street

HX59BD

Thorn View

HX59BW

Huddersfield Road

HX50BX

Southgate

HD63QB

Dewsbury Road

HD63FH

Elland

HD63PJ

Spout Hill

HD63QT

Regent Close

HX59HG

Briggate

HD63PZ

New Hey Road

HX59EQ

Beverley Close

HX59QP

Fern Rise

HX50BA

Park Avenue

HX59BH

Whitwell Green Lane

HX50HX

Duke Street

HX50JJ

Oak Street

HD63FF

Shears Drive

HX50QT

Ringwood Edge

HX50LQ

Rufford Road

HD33GD

Stanley Road

HX59AS

Brook Street

HX50NU

Savile Road

HX50NT

Briar Close

HX50QB

Elsinore Avenue

HX59AJ

Town Hall Buildings

HX50HH

Langdale Street

HX50LB

Rochester Place

HX59HA

Oliver Meadows

HX50RR

Huddersfield Road

HD33RP

Acton Flat Lane

HD22DX

Branch Road

HD63ED

Craven Avenue

HX50AY

Victoria Avenue

HX50TF

South Lane

HX50QD

Laurel Close

HX59DA

Lowfields Way

HX59QA

Church Lane

HX50JW

Cross Lane

HX59DQ

Eastgate

HX50QG

Victoria Road

HD63AB

Mount Lane

HX50AJ

Ainley Street

HX59PG

Smithy Fold

HD33RZ

Crest Road

HX59GY

Park Road

HX50QA

Victoria Road

HX59JU

Dewsbury Road

HX59BX

Heathbury Gardens

HD22EE

Marling Road

HX50LG

Savile Road

HX50JU

Bowood Road

HX50EG

Newcombe Street

HX50PU

Victoria Road

HX50DE

Boxhall Road

HX50RY

Saddleworth Road

HD63LP

New Hey Road

HX59BE

Lime Tree Avenue

HX59DL

Providence Street

HD22EL

Moor Hey Lane

HX50LJ

Oakfield Close

HX50TA

Hammerstone Leach Lane

HX50EJ

Southgate

HX50NN

Cobden Terrace

HX59DE

Old Power Way

HX59BU

Norman Avenue

HX59QW

Bramble Grove

HX50BS

Elland

HX59QB

Church Lane

HX59ES

Old Earth

HX59PQ

Wilderness Road

HD63BN

Cromwell Close

HX50JL

Langdale Street

HX59DT

Wistons Lane

HX50BZ

St Marys Gate

HX50DL

Brooksbank Gardens

HX50LR

Crestfield Road

HD22EA

New Hey Road

HX50AS

Scarborough Terrace

HX50BE

Hartington Court

HX50JT

Holly Bank

HX59PH

Whitwell Green Lane

HX59PA

Bean Street

HD63NL

Delf Hill

HX50LE

Charles Street

HX59EG

Whitwell Green Lane

HD63QQ

Clough Lane

HX50NR

South Parade

HD63FN

Ribbleswood Road

HX50DJ

Brooksbank Gardens

HX59HD

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.