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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

HX50QX

Broomfield

HX59QN

Ullswater Close

HD63QE

Dewsbury Road

HX50DA

Southgate

HX50JU

Bowood Road

HX59DT

Wistons Lane

HX59GY

Park Road

HX59JZ

Banks End Road

HX50EY

Beech Street

HX50TF

South Lane

HX50TQ

Johns Lane

HX59AG

Westbury Street

HD22EE

Marling Road

HX50DY

Huddersfield Road

HX50LD

Elizabeth Street

HX50ND

Catherine Street

HX50PS

Southgate

HX59AW

Brook Street

HX59AY

Caldercroft

HX59JP

Ainley Industrial Estate

HD33RX

St Albans Avenue

HD63AB

Mount Lane

HD63PY

New Hey Road

HX50AB

Victoria Road

HX50AG

Gordon Street

HX50AX

Victoria Avenue

HX50LP

Cross Lane

HX50PU

Victoria Road

HX50PZ

Victoria Crescent

HD63FT

Elland

HX50NW

Bowood Road

HX50RS

Church Street

HX59EU

Elland Lane

HX59PJ

Farrar Close

HX50AL

Dean Street

HX50JH

Elizabeth Street

HX50LA

Savile Road

HX50NT

Briar Close

HX50SN

Elland Riorges Link

HX50SQ

Elland Bridge

HX59DP

Briggate

HX59EN

Springfield Road

HX59ES

Old Earth

HX59HZ

Park Road

HX59QE

Lower Edge Road

HX50JD

Beech Street

HX50LE

Charles Street

HX59AP

Wood Street

HX59BL

Thomas Street

HD63FD

Acre Lane

HX50HA

Albion Street

HX50QU

Sycamore Drive

HX59HB

Navigation Close

HX59DF

Lowfields Way

HX59HN

Park Road

HX59PA

Bean Street

HX59EH

Alexandra Crescent

HX59HP

Park Road

HD63FL

Elland

Data Sources

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