Town Pop. 14,367

Living in Elland: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elland scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the HX4 postcode district, Elland scores lowest. On transport specifically, Elland sits 12 points above the HX4 district figure of 67/100. That puts Elland in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HX4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
156.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 840 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 455 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 182 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 170 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Shoplifting 141 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 465 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oak Street 91 crimes
  2. 2 St Marys Gate 86 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 84 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 10.8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
68
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
55
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 30 within 4km
4Outstanding6Good3Ungraded
  • Highbury SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Old Earth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • The Greetland AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • The William Henry Smith School and Sixth FormSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Copley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cross Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Field Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holywell Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • West Vale AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital0.9 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary1.5 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital6.7 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,784 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
76
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 364 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.3%Student4.1%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership64.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Calderdale · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
79
Halifax 2.4 mi
Brighouse 2.8 mi
Sowerby Bridge 3 mi
J24 M62 1.2 mi
J24 M62 1.3 mi
J23 M62 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 75
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 123
Detached £345,000 23
Semi-detached £265,000 41
Terraced £162,500 48
Flat / Maisonette £97,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£113k £205k £300k £392k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Holywell Green and Stainland 62 1.4 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 3.2 mi away ⇄
Huddersfield 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 3.7 mi away ⇄
Norwood Green 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shelf and Northowram 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elland a nice place to live?

Elland is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Elland is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Elland?

Elland has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 2,253 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elland?

Among the top-rated schools in Elland are Highbury School, Old Earth Primary School and The Greetland Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Elland in total.

What are house prices like in Elland?

The current median house price in Elland is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £345,000, semi-detached £265,000, terraced £162,500, flat £97,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 123 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Elland in context

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Postcode districts in Elland

HX4 58 ⇄
HX5 58 ⇄

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