Postcode HX4 9BW is located in a rural town, within the Elland ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Elland area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elland is £43,374 per year. The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge, about 3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Shaw Park.
Elland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,360 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Elland has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elland is £43,374 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from HX4 9BW.
Elland near HX4 9BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaw Park |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £344,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £217,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 72 | £165,500 | £192 |
| Flats | 21 | £100,000 | £136 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £344,000 | £121,250 | £240,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £100,000 | £217,000 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £267 | £184 |
| 2026 | £289 | £135 | £258 | £204 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX4 9BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2026 | 12, Station Road, Halifax, HX4 9BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 10, Station Road, Halifax, HX4 9BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 2, Rock View, Halifax, HX4 9BG | Terraced | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 3, Greaves Fold, Halifax, HX4 9DY | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 1, Shaw Close, Halifax, HX4 9DS | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the HX4 9BW postcode area, located within Elland, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX4 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 235 Stainland Road, Halifax, HX4 9AJ | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HX4 9BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter John Hunt
Elland - Elected 2 May 2024
Josh Fenton-Glynn
Calder Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HX4 9BW records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around HX4 9BW in Elland is £185,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to HX4 9BW, including Holywell Green Primary School (Good), The Brooksbank School and Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HX4 9BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HX4 9BW is Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter John Hunt (Conservative and Unionist Party).