Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

310

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX5 0BZ 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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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HX5 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 92% 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 0BZ 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 0BZ is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 92% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00054916 (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 0BZ. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 rates near HX5 0BZ are high at 141 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 offences204
Anti-social behaviour145
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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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 Sweets0.2 km
  • Grandpa Thomas0.2 km
  • Kirsty's Cheesecakes0.2 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 Inn0.3 km
  • Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.1 km
  • Elland Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Munchies0.3 km
  • Zam Zam Indian0.2 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 Eastgate0.1 km
  • Huddersfield Road0.2 km
  • Southgate0.2 km
  • Burley Street0.2 km