Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 0BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BL 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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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

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in HX5 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

HX5 0BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Heathfield in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX5 0BL 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 114 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 0BL 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 0BL. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around HX5 0BL is above average at 114 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 offences173
Anti-social behaviour110
Public order46
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson41

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 pupils0.8 km
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The Brooksbank School

Inadequate0.9 km
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West Vale Academy

Good140 pupils0.9 km
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Old Earth Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils1.4 km
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Park Lane Academy

Requires Improvement458 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Elland Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Jane McParland0.9 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • Ryburn Pharmacy0.4 km
  • B R Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Heist Bar/Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Drop Inn0.5 km
  • Wellington Inn0.4 km
  • Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.2 km
  • Elland Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Barley Box0.1 km
  • Olivers0.1 km
  • Spire Elland Hospital0.8 km
  • The Tea Monkey0.2 km
  • Thomas Franks1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Munchies0.4 km
  • Zam Zam Indian0.3 km
  • Elland Spice0.3 km
  • Mad About Pizza0.6 km
  • Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Saddleworth Road Elland Bridge0.1 km
  • Saddleworth Road0.1 km
  • Briggate Eastgate0.2 km
  • Briggate Eastgate0.2 km
  • Elland Bridge Gas Works Lane0.2 km