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.
HX5 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX5 0BE.
218
52
£ 34,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX5 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
The Brooksbank School
West Vale Academy
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 & Wine0.6 km
- + 15 more
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HX50BE · Data under Open Government Licence