neighbouring areas
Situated on the River Calder, just north of the M62, Elland is within the ‘golden triangle’ commuter belt of Halifax, Ripponden and Brighouse. The name comes from ea-land i.e. ‘land near water’ and apart from the River Calder, Elland is on the Calder and Hebble Navigation, a wide inland waterway that once transported Elland flagstones and is now used by pleasure craft. Lowfields, the award winning business park, is on the fringes of Elland and supports more than 2,500 jobs, and in Elland town centre there are more than 100 businesses. Elland is home to Dobson's Confectioners and also to the popular Rex Cinema which screens a mix of Hollywood movies and art house films.
Property for sale in Elland includes a mix of Victorian and Edwardian stone-built terraced cottages and houses; and post-war semi-detached houses and bungalows. If you are looking for houses for sale in Elland offering four bedrooms, estate agents in Elland represent substantial Victorian houses, converted commercial premises and one-off, new-build, detached houses.
For details of flats for sale in Elland of which some are in converted mill houses, and for information regarding all cottages, bungalows and houses currently on the market, please contact Elland estate agents.
Amenities for Elland properties
The Southgate area of Elland is one of the main shopping areas and offers a wide choice of independent shops, a Co-op supermarket, high street banks and building societies, and plenty of places to eat and drink, supported by free on-street parking and pay & display car parks. Elland is also close to major shopping centres in Huddersfield and Halifax. Elland Leisure Centre has a swimming pool, health and fitness studio, sauna, sunbed, and caters for children’s parties. There are 4 primary schools in Elland and, for older children, Brooksbank Comprehensive School.
Transport in Elland
Elland is ideally located for home and business as it is 1 mile from Junction 24 of the M62. It is also on the A629 Halifax to Huddersfield road. Elland is well-served by local buses and the nearby railway station in Brighouse is on the Caldervale line with services to Huddersfield, Halifax and Leeds.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Elland, which is covered by postcode, HX5, you may also like to consider Huddersfield, Mirfield, Halifax, Brighouse, Batley, Wakefield, and Pudsey.