Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HX5 0DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

196

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX5 0DL 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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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 76% social renting, HX5 0DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

HX5 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 0DL 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £74k, 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00054920 (shared with 4 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 0DL. 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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 74,000

2 sales · Mean £ 74,000

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

Crime around HX5 0DL is above average at 102 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 offences223
Anti-social behaviour148
Public order56
Criminal damage and arson49
Shoplifting43

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 pupils0.6 km
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The Brooksbank School

Inadequate0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement122 pupils0.8 km
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West Vale Academy

Good140 pupils0.9 km
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Old Earth Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Craftlocker Ltd0.2 km
  • D M \& J L Sykes0.2 km
  • Elland Conveniance Store0.1 km
  • I&Mighty0.2 km
  • Nozzy Offlicence0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.1 km
  • Elland Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Octave Wave0.1 km
  • The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill0.2 km
  • The Fleece Inn0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Ashby's Elland0.2 km
  • Elland Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Merake Coffee And Yoga0.2 km
  • Millers0.4 km
  • My Little Cake Creations0.2 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Elland Spice0.2 km
  • Mad About Pizza0.4 km
  • Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.2 km
  • Natural Spice0.4 km
  • The Kais0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halifax4.1 km
  • Brighouse4.1 km
  • Sowerby Bridge5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Rd Burley Street0.1 km
  • Burley Street0.1 km
  • Jepson Lane Victoria Rd0.1 km
  • Jepson Lane0.1 km
  • Wainwright Hall0.1 km