Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 0BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BY 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

With 54% social renting, HX5 0BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0BY 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 0BY 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 138 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 0BY 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 0BY. 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 0BY is above average at 138 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 offences201
Anti-social behaviour138
Public order55
Shoplifting54
Criminal damage and arson47

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 pupils0.8 km
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The Brooksbank School

Inadequate0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement122 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Craftlocker Ltd0.2 km
  • D M \& J L Sykes0.4 km
  • Elland Conveniance Store0.2 km
  • I&Mighty0.1 km
  • Nozzy Offlicence0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Ashby's Elland0.1 km
  • Elland Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Merake Coffee And Yoga0.2 km
  • Millers0.4 km
  • My Little Cake Creations0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Elland Spice0.2 km
  • Mad About Pizza0.5 km
  • Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.1 km
  • Natural Spice0.2 km
  • The Kais0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Briggate Eastgate0.1 km
  • Briggate Eastgate0.1 km
  • Huddersfield Road0.2 km
  • Saddleworth Road Elland Bridge0.2 km
  • Burley Street0.2 km