Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 0BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

253

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX5 0BX 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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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HX5 0BX has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Heathfield in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HX5 0BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% 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 134 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00054919 (shared with 25 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 0BX. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 0BX is above average at 134 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 offences206
Anti-social behaviour148
Public order56
Shoplifting54
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good174 pupils0.2 km
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Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils0.7 km
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The Brooksbank School

Inadequate0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement122 pupils0.9 km
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West Vale Academy

Good140 pupils1.0 km
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Old Earth Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils1.2 km
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Park Lane Academy

Requires Improvement458 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • All Saints Church0.6 km
  • Southgate Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
  • Barley Box0.0 km
  • Olivers0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • B R Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Boxmix Sweets0.1 km
  • Grandpa Thomas0.2 km
  • Kirsty's Cheesecakes0.1 km
  • Morrisons Petrol Filling Station0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Wellington Inn0.3 km
  • Heist Bar/Kitchen0.1 km
  • The Drop Inn0.4 km
  • Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.1 km
  • Elland Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Munchies0.2 km
  • Zam Zam Indian0.1 km
  • Elland Spice0.2 km
  • Mad About Pizza0.5 km
  • Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighouse3.9 km
  • Halifax4.0 km
  • Sowerby Bridge5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Briggate Eastgate0.1 km
  • Briggate Eastgate0.2 km
  • Huddersfield Road0.2 km
  • Burley Street0.2 km
  • Southgate0.2 km