HX5 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from West Vale in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HX5 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00054921 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX5 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX5 0AX.
322
40
£ 34,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HX5 0AX's 64% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 0AX. The average age is 40.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX5 0AX is moderate at 69 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Craftlocker Ltd0.5 km
- D M \& J L Sykes0.3 km
- Elland Conveniance Store0.4 km
- I&Mighty0.4 km
- Nozzy Offlicence0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.4 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Octave Wave0.4 km
- The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill0.5 km
- The Fleece Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Ashby's Elland0.4 km
- Brow Bridge Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Italia1.0 km
- Merake Coffee And Yoga0.4 km
- Millers0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Elland Spice0.5 km
- Mad About Pizza0.5 km
- Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.5 km
- Natural Spice0.6 km
- Sweet Tooth Hx Ltd0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax4.1 km
- Brighouse4.4 km
- Sowerby Bridge5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Rd Victoria Crescent0.1 km
- Victoria Rd Saville Road0.1 km
- Elsinore Ave Oakfield Close0.2 km
- Savile Rd Victoria Road0.2 km
- Wainwright Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX50AX · Data under Open Government Licence