HX5 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 0BG 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 109 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00054914 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX5 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX5 0BG.
257
40
£ 34,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX5 0BG 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
HX5 0BG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX5 0BG. 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 0BG is above average at 109 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 Inn0.6 km
- Wellington Inn0.5 km
- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.3 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Barley Box0.2 km
- Cafe Thai Takeaway1.0 km
- Olivers0.1 km
- Spire Elland Hospital0.9 km
- The Tea Monkey0.3 km
- + 15 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 Cakery1.0 km
- West Vale Fisheries1.0 km
- + 8 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
- Wainwright Hall0.2 km
- Wainwright Hall0.2 km
- Saddleworth Rd Albert Mills0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX50BG · Data under Open Government Licence