Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

RIDGE VIEW, HX5 9PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE VIEW, HX5 9PF.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HX5 9PF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HX5 9PF is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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.

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

HX5 9PF is a mixed residential area on Ridge View, 0.1km from Elland Upper Edge in Calderdale. Administratively it sits within Elland ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HX5 9PF are sourced from Output Area E00054912 (shared with 15 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 9PF. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 2026-01)

Crime around HX5 9PF is moderate at 71 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Old Earth Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils0.7 km
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Highbury School

Outstanding105 pupils1.0 km
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Field Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement103 pupils1.1 km
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William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

Outstanding72 pupils1.3 km
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Carr Green Primary School

Outstanding343 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dolci E Biscotti0.3 km
  • 2B's Bakehouse1.0 km
  • Beaumont's Bakehouse1.0 km
  • Sweet Leaf Bakes1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kennedy Cakes0.6 km
  • Rastrick Spice0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pinfold Guest House0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sun Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sprinkles Cakery1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighouse2.7 km
  • Huddersfield4.3 km
  • Deighton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dewsbury Road Bean St0.0 km
  • Dewsbury Road Pinfold Ln0.1 km
  • Dewsbury Road Banks House0.3 km
  • Dewsbury Road Banks House0.3 km
  • Dewsbury Road Badger Hill0.4 km