HX5 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Heathfield in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX5 0BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00054914 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX5 0BQ.
257
40
£ 34,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX5 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in HX5 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX5 0BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX5 0BQ is above average at 100 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
West Vale Academy
The Brooksbank School
Park Lane Academy
Old Earth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Elland Pharmacy0.3 km
- Jane McParland0.9 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Ryburn Pharmacy0.5 km
- B R Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Heist Bar/Kitchen0.3 km
- The Drop Inn0.5 km
- Wellington Inn0.5 km
- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.3 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Barley Box0.2 km
- Cafe Thai Takeaway1.0 km
- Olivers0.1 km
- Spire Elland Hospital0.8 km
- The Tea Monkey0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Munchies0.4 km
- Zam Zam Indian0.3 km
- West Vale Fisheries1.0 km
- Elland Spice0.3 km
- Mad About Pizza0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax3.9 km
- Brighouse4.1 km
- Sowerby Bridge5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Saddleworth Road Elland Bridge0.1 km
- Saddleworth Road0.1 km
- Elland Bridge Gas Works Lane0.2 km
- Wainwright Hall0.2 km
- Wainwright Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX50BQ · Data under Open Government Licence