Cross Lane, Elland, HX5 0LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX5 0LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	51.4%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46.9%	48.6%	1.7%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HX5 0LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.5%	26.3%	2.8%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56%	52.2%	-3.8%	44.2%	8.0%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.9%	1.8%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.7%	10.2%	1.5%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	8.7%	9.5%	0.8%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.4%	40.7%	-4.7%	48.4%	-7.7%
Good health	33.9%	37.5%	3.6%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	16.2%	15.8%	-0.4%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	2.1%	4.4%	2.3%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26%	18.7%	-7.3%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	11.7%	0.5%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	12.8%	-3.8%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.1%	2.0%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	21.2%	7.5%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	22%	26%	4.0%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	4.3%	1.5%	-2.8%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	2.4%	4.7%	2.3%	2.7%	2.0%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	0.8%	0.8%
White	92%	90.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	9.1%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.6%	93.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	93.7%	-0.7%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.4%	76.7%	3.7%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Muslim	4.4%	6.5%	-2.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Cross Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Elland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cross Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Elland and the 164th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in HX5 0LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cross Lane are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cross Lane, Elland, HX5 0LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for HX5 0LP

Average Price
£365,251

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£365,251

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cross Lane

Average Price
£384,445

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£248,336

Detached
£478,021

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cross LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Cross Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2002-11-04	£370,822

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HX5 0LP

Employment

HX5 0LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in HX5 0LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	17
Financial and insurance activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	12
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Cross Lane , HX5 0LP	3out of 4	122 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Hullen Edge Road , HX5 0QY	- not rated	733 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elland CofE Junior and Infant School Westgate , HX5 0BB	2out of 4	886 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Vale Academy Stainland Road , West Vale HX4 8LS	1out of 4	1,145 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Holywell Green Primary School Stainland Road , Holywell Green HX4 9AE	3out of 4	1,902 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG	3out of 4	291 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG	1out of 4	2,393 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN	3out of 4	3,189 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB	3out of 4	4,418 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG	4out of 4	4,525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL	- not rated	3,153 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ	- not rated	5,338 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES	- not rated	5,465 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA	1out of 4	4,727 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH	- not rated	1,021 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ	4out of 4	3,047 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW	4out of 4	3,473 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Boys	More About School
Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD	4out of 4	3,486 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW	- not rated	3,542 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Annes Community Services	Westgarth, 79 Victoria Road	369 yd
Ad's @ The Woodman Works	Woodman Works, South Lane	383 yd
All Saints Church	Savile Road, Elland	403 yd
My Little Cake Creations	29 Victoria Avenue, Elland	610 yd
Beautissimo Spa	23 Lindley Road, Blackley	685 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elland Working Mens Club	Rosebery Street, Elland	602 yd
Coopers Kitchen And Bar	48 Southgate, Elland	874 yd
The Fleece Inn	Westgate, Elland	875 yd
Heist Bar/Kitchen	44 - 46 Southgate, Elland	878 yd
Wellington Inn	Southgate, Elland	920 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yorkshire Spice	75 Catherine Street, Elland	630 yd
Mad About Pizza	73 Catherine Street, Elland	637 yd
The Kais	13A Victoria Road, Elland	727 yd
Zam Zam Indian	18 Victoria Road, Elland	811 yd
Westgate Fish Bar	160 Westgate, Elland	821 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	1 South Lane, Elland		899 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brooksbank School VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	388 yd
Hullen Edge Recreation Ground Hullen Edge Road	grass pitches	603 yd
Elland Cricket & Bowling Club HULLEN EDGE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	630 yd
Jc Health & Fitness BURLEY STREET	health and fitness suite	648 yd
Hammerstones Leach Lane HAMMERSTONES LEACH LANE	cycling, grass pitches	693 yd
Wainwright Hall WAINWRIGHT HALL WAINWRIGHT HALL JEPSON LANE		711 yd
Elland Golf Club ELLAND GOLF CLUB ELLAND GOLF CLUB HAMMERSTONES LEACH LANE	golf	733 yd
Blackley Cricket Club BLACKLEY CRICKET CLUB BLACKLEY CRICKET CLUB LINDLEY ROAD	grass pitches	838 yd
Elland Ce Junior Infant And Nursery School WESTGATE	grass pitches	859 yd
Elland Fitness Centre (Closed) Town Hall Buildings	health and fitness suite	912 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HX5 0LP