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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

HX59JF

Kinnaird Close

HX59QE

Lower Edge Road

HX50NA

Parkfield Avenue

HX59HH

Gas Works Lane

HX50NE

George Street

HX50JF

Charles Street

HX59HJ

Gas Works Lane

HX59AE

Heathfield Street

HX49BH

Brookwoods Industrial Estate

HX59HU

Park Road

HX59HZ

Park Road

HX50JA

Catherine Crescent

HX59DG

Lowfields Way

HX50LX

Highfield Road

HX59BJ

Whitewell Green Lane

HX50TD

Blackley Road

HX59HP

Park Road

HX59EJ

Whitwell Grove

HD63PX

Mount Pleasant

HX49BJ

Springwood Business Park

HX50AL

Dean Street

HX59AF

Dewsbury Road

HX50QF

Victoria Road

HX59HQ

Century Road

HX50QL

Linden Road

HX59BN

Rosemount Avenue

HX59JS

Huddersfield Road

HX59AU

Heathfield Street

HX50DH

Crown Street

HD63QF

Sage Grove

HX50TB

Blackley Road

HX50EA

Timber Street

HX50AT

Victoria Mews

HX59JP

Ainley Industrial Estate

HX59HR

Woodlands Road

HX59DW

Huddersfield Road

HX50SQ

Elland Bridge

HX50NL

Waverley Road

HX59QJ

Ennerdale Drive

HX50QW

Hammerstones Leach Lane

HX50SL

Exley Lane

HX50RN

Huddersfield Road

HD33RH

Lindley Moor Road

HX59AH

Huddersfield Road

HX50LH

Grosvenor Street

HX50JD

Beech Street

HX59QR

High Bank Close

HX50LZ

Langdale Street

HX59AR

Dewsbury Road

HX50BB

Westgate

HD33RU

St Annes Avenue

HX50PS

Southgate

HX59JZ

Banks End Road

HX50QR

Hullen Edge Gardens

HX50JB

Catherine Street

HX59GZ

Park Road

HX50HS

South Lane Gardens

HX59QD

Sugdens Terrace

HX50EW

Beech Street

Data Sources

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