Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX5 0BE.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX5 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HX5 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HX5 0BE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from West Vale in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX5 0BE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for HX5 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00054918 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX5 0BE. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 74,750

2 sales · Mean £ 74,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HX5 0BE is above average at 117 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.

Violence and sexual offences181
Anti-social behaviour116
Public order48
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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

Good174 pupils0.1 km
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Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement122 pupils0.7 km
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The Brooksbank School

Inadequate0.7 km
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West Vale Academy

Good140 pupils0.8 km
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Park Lane Academy

Requires Improvement458 pupils1.4 km
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Old Earth Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Elland Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Jane McParland0.9 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Ryburn Pharmacy0.5 km
  • B R Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Heist Bar/Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Drop Inn0.6 km
  • Wellington Inn0.5 km
  • Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.3 km
  • Elland Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Barley Box0.2 km
  • Cafe Thai Takeaway0.9 km
  • Olivers0.2 km
  • Spire Elland Hospital0.9 km
  • The Tea Monkey0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Munchies0.5 km
  • Zam Zam Indian0.3 km
  • Chariots Pizza And Balti House1.0 km
  • The Cakery0.9 km
  • West Vale Fisheries0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax3.9 km
  • Brighouse4.2 km
  • Sowerby Bridge5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wainwright Hall0.1 km
  • Wainwright Hall0.1 km
  • Saddleworth Rd Albert Mills0.2 km
  • Saddleworth Rd Albert Mills0.2 km
  • Saddleworth Road Elland Bridge0.2 km