HX5 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on John Street, 0.8km from Heathfield in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HX5 0AW represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £69k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00054922 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN STREET, HX5 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN STREET, HX5 0AW.
318
37
£ 34,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 37, HX5 0AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX5 0AW. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 69,875
2 sales · Mean £ 69,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX5 0AW is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
The Brooksbank School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
West Vale Academy
Old Earth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Craftlocker Ltd0.3 km
- D M \& J L Sykes0.1 km
- Elland Conveniance Store0.2 km
- I&Mighty0.3 km
- Nozzy Offlicence0.2 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.3 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Octave Wave0.3 km
- The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill0.4 km
- The Fleece Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ashby's Elland0.4 km
- Merake Coffee And Yoga0.2 km
- Millers0.4 km
- My Little Cake Creations0.2 km
- O'Crumbs/Elland Bridge Catering0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Elland Spice0.3 km
- Mad About Pizza0.3 km
- Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.3 km
- Natural Spice0.5 km
- The Kais0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse4.2 km
- Halifax4.2 km
- Sowerby Bridge5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Savile Road0.1 km
- Savile Rd Victoria Road0.1 km
- Jepson Lane0.1 km
- Victoria Rd Saville Road0.1 km
- Burley Street John St0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX50AW · Data under Open Government Licence