HX5 0JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Catherine Crescent, 0.5km from Rosemount in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HX5 0JA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.7% year-on-year. 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 0JA are sourced from Output Area E00054886 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERINE CRESCENT, HX5 0JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE CRESCENT, HX5 0JA.
242
36
£ 34,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HX5 0JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HX5 0JA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX5 0JA. The average age is 36.0. 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
£ 105,000
11 sales · Mean £ 104,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX5 0JA is above average at 109 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
Old Earth Primary School
West Vale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Craftlocker Ltd0.4 km
- D M \& J L Sykes0.2 km
- Elland Conveniance Store0.3 km
- I&Mighty0.4 km
- Nozzy Offlicence0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.4 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.1 km
- Octave Wave0.4 km
- The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill0.6 km
- The Fleece Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Ashby's Elland0.6 km
- Elland Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Merake Coffee And Yoga0.3 km
- Millers0.2 km
- My Little Cake Creations0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Elland Spice0.3 km
- Mad About Pizza0.1 km
- Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.4 km
- Natural Spice0.7 km
- The Kais0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighouse4.0 km
- Halifax4.5 km
- Huddersfield5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Street Frances St0.0 km
- Catherine Street Rosebery St0.1 km
- South Ln Frances Street0.1 km
- South Ln Frances Street0.1 km
- South Lane Rosebery St0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX50JA · Data under Open Government Licence