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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 £187,000 (around £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,000 and £267,000. There are 5 schools in Elland: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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: £187,000
Price per sq ft: £231
Sales (last 12 months): 155
Typical range (middle 50%): £136K – £267K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £231 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
Detached29£335,000£291
Semi-Detached42£216,000£264
Terraced66£166,500£199
Flats18£98,625£139

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£345,000£121,250£238,000£161,250
2026£331,500£100,000£217,750£156,250
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£265£186
2026£271£136£262£200
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