HX1 4DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elm Place, 0.5km from Thrum Hall in Halifax. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Halifax constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 HX1 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00055280 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM PLACE, HX1 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM PLACE, HX1 4DP.
428
31
£ 25,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX1 4DP 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
HX1 4DP has a highly multicultural community character — 85% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX1 4DP. The average age is 30.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HX1 4DP has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
St Augustine's CofE School
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Warley Road Primary Academy
The Halifax Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Savile Park Primary School
Beech Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Angie's Kitchen0.9 km
- Spring Hall Store0.7 km
- Parkinson Lane News0.4 km
- Sayyam Food Store0.4 km
- Ali Halal Meat0.6 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oddys0.8 km
- Halifax Catholic Memorial Club0.8 km
- Ada Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Dovecotes Cakes0.7 km
- Jay's Corner Cafe0.9 km
- Oceans Karahi Grill0.8 km
- Jo Jo's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Ennie's Barbecue0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Frangoz0.7 km
- Golden Dragon1.0 km
- Greggs Pellon Lane Service Station0.7 km
- Birds Nest0.7 km
- Brooklyn Burgers0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Junction Hotel0.6 km
- Travis House1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax1.8 km
- Sowerby Bridge2.3 km
- Mytholmroyd6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Rd Kingsbury Place0.0 km
- Hopwood Lane Queens Rd0.1 km
- Hopwood Lane Queens Rd0.1 km
- Queens Rd Hopwood Lane0.1 km
- Hopwood Ln Walnut Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX14DP · Data under Open Government Licence