HX5 0DE is an up-and-coming urban area on Boxhall Road, 0.7km from Heathfield in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX5 0DE 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00054920 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOXHALL ROAD, HX5 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOXHALL ROAD, HX5 0DE.
196
44
£ 34,200 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX5 0DE 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
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in HX5 0DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX5 0DE. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,875
2 sales · Mean £ 103,875
Semi-Detached
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX5 0DE is above average at 116 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
The Brooksbank School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
West Vale Academy
Old Earth Primary School
Park Lane Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Craftlocker Ltd0.2 km
- D M \& J L Sykes0.3 km
- Elland Conveniance Store0.2 km
- I&Mighty0.1 km
- Nozzy Offlicence0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.1 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Octave Wave0.1 km
- The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill0.1 km
- The Fleece Inn0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Ashby's Elland0.1 km
- Elland Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Merake Coffee And Yoga0.2 km
- Millers0.4 km
- My Little Cake Creations0.3 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Elland Spice0.2 km
- Mad About Pizza0.4 km
- Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.1 km
- Natural Spice0.2 km
- The Kais0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax4.0 km
- Brighouse4.0 km
- Sowerby Bridge5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Burley Street0.2 km
- Victoria Rd Burley Street0.2 km
- Briggate Eastgate0.2 km
- Wainwright Hall0.2 km
- Briggate Eastgate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX50DE · Data under Open Government Licence