HX5 9HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Old Earth in Elland. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HX5 9HH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9HH are sourced from Output Area E00054891 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HX5 9HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HX5 9HH.
471
47
£ 34,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HX5 9HH is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HX5 9HH. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HX5 9HH is above average at 98 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
West Vale Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
The Brooksbank School
Park Lane Academy
Old Earth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- All Saints Church0.9 km
- Southgate Methodist Church0.4 km
- Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- Barley Box0.3 km
- Olivers0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- B R Food & Wine0.9 km
- Boxmix Sweets0.5 km
- Grandpa Thomas0.5 km
- Kirsty's Cheesecakes0.5 km
- Morrisons Petrol Filling Station0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Wellington Inn0.6 km
- Heist Bar/Kitchen0.4 km
- The Drop Inn0.5 km
- Coopers Kitchen And Bar0.4 km
- Elland Working Mens Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Munchies0.6 km
- Zam Zam Indian0.5 km
- Elland Spice0.5 km
- Mad About Pizza0.8 km
- Munch Grill & Pizza Bar0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax3.6 km
- Brighouse3.9 km
- Sowerby Bridge5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Elland Bridge Gas Works Lane0.1 km
- Halifax Road Elland Bridge0.1 km
- Exley Way Park Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HX59HH · Data under Open Government Licence