Saddleworth Road is in Elland and in Calderdale district. HX5 0RY is located in the Elland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saddleworth Road, Elland, HX5 0RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX5 0BA, HX5 0DN, HX5 0SH, HX5 0BE, HX5 0AZ, HX5 0SQ, HX5 0BB, HX5 0PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HX5 0RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 31.4% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 46.6% | 47% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17.7% | 13.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 31.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 94.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.1% | 96.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saddleworth Road was 101.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Elland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saddleworth Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Elland and the 256th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 8 Riverside Mills Saddleworth Road, Elland, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-01-17 | £376,200 |
| 17 Saddleworth Road, Elland, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-08-27 | £118,527 |
| 31 Saddleworth Road, Elland, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-05-25 | £128,370 |
| 15 Saddleworth Road, Elland, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2016-03-18 | £150,522 |
| 17 Saddleworth Road, Elland, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2010-09-10 | £153,941 |
HX5 0RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Retired | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland CofE Junior and Infant School Westgate , HX5 0BB | 2out of 4 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Vale Academy Stainland Road , West Vale HX4 8LS | 1out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Hullen Edge Road , HX5 0QY | - not rated | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Cross Lane , HX5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greetland Academy School Street , Greetland HX4 8JB | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 264 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Little Cake Creations | 29 Victoria Avenue, Elland | 249 yd | |
| Olivers | 8 The Cross, Westgate | 443 yd | |
| St Annes Community Services | Westgarth, 79 Victoria Road | 448 yd | |
| Ashby's Elland | 6 The Cross, Westgate | 449 yd | |
| O'Crumbs/Elland Bridge Catering | 12 Briggate, Elland | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fleece Inn | Westgate, Elland | 341 yd | |
| The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill | 2 - 4 The Cross, Westgate | 457 yd | |
| Heist Bar/Kitchen | 44 - 46 Southgate, Elland | 528 yd | |
| Coopers Kitchen And Bar | 48 Southgate, Elland | 533 yd | |
| Elland Working Mens Club | Rosebery Street, Elland | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Fish Bar | 160 Westgate, Elland | 186 yd | |
| Natural Spice | 7 Briggate, Elland | 498 yd | |
| The Kais | 13A Victoria Road, Elland | 524 yd | |
| Zam Zam Indian | 18 Victoria Road, Elland | 552 yd | |
| Munch Grill & Pizza Bar | 71 Southgate, Elland | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 South Lane, Elland | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wainwright Hall WAINWRIGHT HALL WAINWRIGHT HALL JEPSON LANE | 305 yd | |
| Elland Ce Junior Infant And Nursery School WESTGATE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Hullen Edge Recreation Ground Hullen Edge Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Jc Health & Fitness BURLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| West Vale STAINLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Elland Cricket & Bowling Club HULLEN EDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Brooksbank School VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Cartwheel Youth & Community Centre HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | 677 yd | |
| Elland Swimming Pool (Closed) Town Hall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Elland Fitness Centre (Closed) Town Hall Buildings | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 73.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.