Postcode HX5 9BJ 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 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Brighouse, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Elland has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,420 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Elland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from HX5 9BJ.
Elland near HX5 9BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brighouse located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £585,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £343,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £213,842 | £261 |
| Terraced | 70 | £166,500 | £192 |
| Flats | 20 | £100,000 | £135 |
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX5 9BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 22, Thorn View, Elland, HX5 9BD | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 2, Thorn View, Elland, HX5 9BD | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 72, Whitwell Green Lane, Elland, HX5 9EG | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 78, Whitwell Green Lane, Elland, HX5 9EG | Terraced | Freehold | £123,500 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 55, Whitwell Green Lane, Elland, HX5 9EG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the HX5 9BJ postcode area, located within Elland, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX5 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spring Gardens Convenience Store | Coniston Close, Calderdale, HX5 9ER | Walking directions to Spring Gardens Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Dewsbury Road, Calderdale, HX5 9BS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | South Lane, Calderdale, HX5 9BW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Wistons Lane, Elland, HX5 9DT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 HX5 9BJ, 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 HX5 9BJ records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 HX5 9BJ in Elland is £182,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to HX5 9BJ, including Old Earth Primary School (Outstanding), Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Compass Community School North (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HX5 9BJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,420 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 HX5 9BJ 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).