Farrar Close is in Elland and in Calderdale district. HX5 9PJ is located in the Elland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farrar Close, Elland, HX5 9PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX5 9EH, HX5 9QL, HX5 9EJ, HX5 9EF, HX5 9ET, HX5 9EP, HX5 9PN, HX5 9QJ, HX5 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HX5 9PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 28.2% | 36.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 54.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.7% | 57.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 31.4% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -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 | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 8.1% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 19.2% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 26.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 27.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.7% | 88.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.9% | 94.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 94.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrar Close was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Elland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farrar Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Elland and the 194th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Farrar Close, Elland, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2019-07-30 | £292,215 |
| 15 Farrar Close, Elland, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,750 | 2018-10-19 | £298,268 |
| 5 Farrar Close, Elland, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-06-16 | £296,765 |
| 11 Farrar Close, Elland, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2017-02-01 | £273,896 |
| 15 Farrar Close, Elland, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-12-01 | £270,410 |
HX5 9PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Earth Primary School Lower Edge Road , HX5 9PL | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland CofE Junior and Infant School Westgate , HX5 0BB | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Cross Lane , HX5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Primary School Burnsall Road , Rastrick HD6 3JT | 2out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Vale Academy Stainland Road , West Vale HX4 8LS | 1out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 5,085 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 5,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 5,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 5,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,343 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland Fish & Chips | 116 Elland Lane, Elland | 238 yd | |
| Spire Elland Hospital | Elland Lane, Elland | 347 yd | |
| Bertie's Events Ltd | Berties Catering Co Limited, 1 Brook Street | 862 yd | |
| Millers | 64 Huddersfield Road, Elland | 903 yd | |
| Thyme For Food | 66 Huddersfield Road, Elland | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drop Inn | 12 Elland Lane, Elland | 632 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | Southgate, Elland | 888 yd | |
| Coopers Kitchen And Bar | 48 Southgate, Elland | 1,035 yd | |
| Heist Bar/Kitchen | 44 - 46 Southgate, Elland | 1,037 yd | |
| The Caddyshack Clubhouse Bar & Grill | 2 - 4 The Cross, Westgate | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Cakes | 3 Lodge Avenue, Elland | 401 yd | |
| Munchies | 6A St Pauls Buildings, Langdale Street | 935 yd | |
| Wendys | 2 Catherine Street, Elland | 940 yd | |
| Elland Spice | 78 Southgate, Elland | 994 yd | |
| Munch Grill & Pizza Bar | 71 Southgate, Elland | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 South Lane, Elland | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Earth OLD EARTH | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Old Earth Primary School LOWER EDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Cartwheel Youth & Community Centre HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | 867 yd | |
| Elland Swimming Pool (Closed) Town Hall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Elland Fitness Centre (Closed) Town Hall Buildings | health and fitness suite | 915 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.