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HX5 9DG

Lowfields Way

Elland

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Overview

Postcode HX5 9DG is located in a major urban area, within the Elland area 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 median sale price in Elland is £183,750 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,125 and £259,000. The nearest station is Brighouse, about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Elland Bridge Riverside Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Elland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

4/10

The average income per household in Elland is £43,374 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from HX5 9DG.

Flood risk

Medium

Elland near HX5 9DG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighouse located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX5 9DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miElland Bridge Riverside ParkMediumWalking directions to Elland Bridge Riverside Park
0.4 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
1,085.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.09(+307%)
Violence and sexual offences
55.84(+26%)
Shoplifting
28.76(+228%)
Other theft
17.48(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.92(+97%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
95.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.5%
Indian
4
1.2%
Irish
4
1.2%
Other White
2
0.6%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
31.01%
Level 3 (A level)
63
21.95%
No qualifications
45
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
43.54%
Owns outright
55
37.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.97%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.72%
Other social rented
2
1.36%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Elland

Median price: £183,750
Price per sq ft: £228
Sales (last 12 months): 170
Typical range (middle 50%): £133K – £259K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £183,750 (about £228 per square foot) in Elland area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£335,000£291
Semi-Detached47£217,000£262
Terraced74£165,000£193
Flats20£100,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£345,000£121,250£238,000£161,250
2026£331,500£100,000£217,750£156,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£265£186
2026£271£136£262£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elland in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX5 9DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX5 9DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2025Apartment 13, Heathfield Grange, Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EUFlatsLeasehold£111,000
28 May 2025Apartment 9, Heathfield Grange, Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EUFlatsLeasehold£100,100
27 Jul 20268, Oliver Meadows, Elland, HX5 9HASemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
24 Oct 202512, Oliver Meadows, Elland, HX5 9HASemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
15 Oct 202527, Oliver Meadows, Elland, HX5 9HASemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the HX5 9DG postcode area, located within Elland, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for HX5 9DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableWilliam Henry Smith Specialist CollegeSpecial post 16 institution
0.5 miPrimaryOld Earth Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryElland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX5 9DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX5 9DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpring Gardens Convenience StoreConiston Close, Calderdale, HX5 9ERWalking directions to Spring Gardens Convenience Store
0.3 miMorrisonsWistons Lane, Elland, HX5 9DTWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miOne StopSouthgate, Calderdale, HX5 0BSWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miSparDewsbury Road, Calderdale, HX5 9BSWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HX5 9DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter John Hunt

Elland - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Josh Fenton-Glynn

Calder Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCalder ValleyE14001147
WardEllandE05001373
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EllandE02002268
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 025BE01010890
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about HX5 9DG

Is HX5 9DG (Elland) safe?

The area around HX5 9DG 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HX5 9DG?

The median sale price around HX5 9DG in Elland is £183,750 (about £228 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX5 9DG?

There are 9 schools close to HX5 9DG, including William Henry Smith Specialist College, Old Earth Primary School (Outstanding) and Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around HX5 9DG?

HX5 9DG 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).

Who represents HX5 9DG (Elland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Calder Valley covering HX5 9DG 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).