HX5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The HX5 district covers Elland, Brighouse, Halifax. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in HX5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from HX5 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Leeds: 45 min by train, door to door
- Manchester: 72 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in HX5
- Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School · HX5 0LP · Good (2023) · Bottom 47% in England
- Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School · HX5 0BB · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 1% in England
- Old Earth Primary School · HX5 9PL · Remains Outstanding (2022) · Top 38% in England
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy · HX5 0QY · Good (2024) · Bottom 4% in England
Secondary schools in HX5
- The Brooksbank School · HX5 0QG · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 33% in England
Fee-paying schools in HX5
- Compass Community School North · HX5 0SH · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in HX5
- Creative Learning · HX5 0BB · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Elland Nursery · HX5 0BB · Good (Ofsted)
- Elland Under 5's Community Playgroup · HX5 0NH · Good (Ofsted)
- Water's Edge Nursery Ltd · HX5 9HZ · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in HX5
- Bankfield Surgery · HX5 9BA
Neighbourhoods in HX5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of HX5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland | 85% | £188k | Very high | 11 min |
| Rastrick West | 13% | £225k | High | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the HX5 postcode?
HX5 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Elland, Brighouse, Halifax, with 296 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in HX5?
The typical home price across HX5's neighbourhoods is £188k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in HX5?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a HX5 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from HX5?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 45 minutes; Manchester 72 minutes.