Calder
Ward in Calderdale, England
| Coordinates: | 53.748, -2.035 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 97 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01422 (Halifax) |
Calder is an electoral ward in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire. It takes its name from the River Calder and occupies part of the steep-sided Calder Valley, combining residential streets and former industrial sites set against rolling Pennine fringes.
The area reflects the region’s textile and transport heritage, with stone-built terraces, former mill buildings and rail and canal corridors that shaped local life. Flooding from the river and subsequent regeneration have been notable recent themes, while good commuter links to Halifax and Leeds and proximity to upland countryside keep a mix of urban convenience and outdoor appeal.
Postcode districts covering Calder
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 20.6 miles
- Leeds 20.2 miles
- Bradford 11.4 miles
- Oldham 14.6 miles
- Burnley 9.3 miles
- Huddersfield 11.9 miles
- Blackburn 18.4 miles
- Bolton 19.6 miles
- Stockport 23.9 miles
- Salford 20.5 miles
- Wakefield 22 miles
- Rochdale 10.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Heptonstall Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Hebden Bridge Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Erringden Parish 1.1 miles
- Blackshaw Parish 1.5 miles
- Wadsworth Parish 1.8 miles
- Mytholmroyd Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hebden Royd Parish 2.7 miles
- Luddendenfoot Ward 2.8 miles
- Cragg Vale Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Todmorden Built-up area 4 miles
- Luddenden Built-up area 4 miles
- Sowerby Bridge Built-up area 5.4 miles
Example postcodes in Calder
HX7 7NJ, HX7 8QT, HX7 8HW, HX7 8ES, HX7 7HX, HX7 8LG, HX7 6HB, OL14 6HW, OL14 5SP … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 17.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 28.9 miles
- Hebden Bridge Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Mytholmroyd Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels in Calder Ad
- White Lion Hotel 4
- 19 Bacup Road 4
- Host & Stay | The Artist's House
- IOU Hebden Bridge Vegetarian Hostel
Schools in Calder
- Central Street Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Colden Junior and Infant School Primary
- Hebden Royd C of E Primary School Primary
- Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Old Town Primary School Primary
- Riverside Junior School Primary
- Stubbings Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 7.2 miles
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 8.4 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles
- The University of Bradford University 11.4 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 11.8 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 11.9 miles
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 12.7 miles
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 12.7 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 13.8 miles