Area Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HX5 postcode area.

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Population

10,711

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,150 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 43, HX5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £214k. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

home £214,453 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX5 is a postcode district in Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 294 active and 77 retired postcodes.

The largest share of HX5 (13%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes HX5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in HX5 are around £214k, up 3.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across HX5 at 431 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full HX5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1873
Anti-social behaviour731
Public order405
Criminal damage and arson347
Other theft342

school Local Schools

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Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils
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Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good174 pupils
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Old Earth Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement122 pupils
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The Brooksbank School

Inadequate

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pinfold Guest House
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Blackley Cricket Club
  • Bankfield Social Club
  • Barge & Barrel
  • Elland Cricket Athletic \& Bowling Club
  • Elland Golf Club
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Akhtars Elland Limited
  • Baxterstorey Limited
  • Blackley Centre
  • Butty's R Us
  • Mitutoyo (UK) Ltd
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • HKS Elland
  • Michelle Bancroft Slimming World
  • Spring Gardens Self Service Store
  • B R Food & Wine
  • Boxmix Sweets
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Elland Spice
  • Kennedy Cakes
  • Mad About Pizza
  • Munch Grill & Pizza Bar
  • Munchies
  • + 8 more