HX5 0DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Southgate, 0.6km from Heathfield in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HX5 0DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00054919 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHGATE, HX5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, HX5 0DQ.
253
38
£ 34,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX5 0DQ 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 54% of tenure in HX5 0DQ — 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 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX5 0DQ is above average at 119 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- All Saints Church0.5 km
- Southgate Methodist Church0.1 km
- Ad's @ The Woodman Works0.9 km
- Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
- Barley Box0.1 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- B R Food & Wine0.6 km
- Boxmix Sweets0.0 km
- Grandpa Thomas0.1 km
- Kirsty's Cheesecakes0.1 km
- Morrisons Petrol Filling Station0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Wellington Inn0.2 km
- Heist Bar/Kitchen0.0 km
- The Drop Inn0.4 km
- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.0 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Munchies0.2 km
- Zam Zam Indian0.1 km
- Elland Spice0.1 km
- Mad About Pizza0.3 km
- Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse4.0 km
- Halifax4.1 km
- Sowerby Bridge5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Burley Street0.1 km
- Southgate0.1 km
- Huddersfield Road0.1 km
- Southgate0.1 km
- Victoria Rd Burley Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HX50DQ · Data under Open Government Licence