Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 0BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

257

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX5 0BD 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HX5 0BD has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

HX5 0BD 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 0BD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 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 105 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00054914 (shared with 10 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 0BD. 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

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around HX5 0BD is above average at 105 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 offences184
Anti-social behaviour117
Public order48
Criminal damage and arson44
Shoplifting43

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

Inadequate0.8 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Craftlocker Ltd0.3 km
  • D M \& J L Sykes0.4 km
  • Elland Conveniance Store0.3 km
  • I&Mighty0.3 km
  • Nozzy Offlicence0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.2 km
  • Elland Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Octave Wave0.3 km
  • The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill0.2 km
  • The Fleece Inn0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ashby's Elland0.2 km
  • Brow Bridge Cafe1.0 km
  • Elland Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Merake Coffee And Yoga0.3 km
  • Millers0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Elland Spice0.3 km
  • Mad About Pizza0.5 km
  • Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.3 km
  • Natural Spice0.2 km
  • The Kais0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax3.9 km
  • Brighouse4.1 km
  • Sowerby Bridge5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wainwright Hall0.1 km
  • Wainwright Hall0.1 km
  • Saddleworth Road Elland Bridge0.2 km
  • Saddleworth Road0.2 km
  • Saddleworth Rd Albert Mills0.2 km