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HX5 0LJ

Elland

Calderdale

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Detailed insights for HX5 0LJ

Overview

Postcode HX5 0LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Elland ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Elland area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Elland is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Hullenedge Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Elland has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Elland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Elland is £34,200 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from HX5 0LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Elland near HX5 0LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX5 0LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHullenedge ParkLargeWalking directions to Hullenedge Park

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
5,197.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
96.4%
Irish
4
1.6%
Chinese
3
1.2%
Other White
1
0.4%
African
1
0.4%
Total population: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36%
Other social rented
41
32.8%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Elland

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.

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£400,000
Flats14£131,000
Semi-Detached47£250,000
Terraced66£151,000

10 year median price trend in Elland

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

Schools

In the HX5 0LJ postcode area, located within Elland, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX5 0LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCross Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryElland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Brooksbank SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX5 0LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX5 0LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisHighfield Road, Calderdale, HX5 0LUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiSouth Lane, Calderdale, HX5 9BWWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSparDewsbury Road, Calderdale, HX5 9BSWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMorrisonsWistons Lane, Elland, HX5 9DTWalking directions to Morrisons

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.