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About

Ovenden is a residential ward situated on the northwestern outskirts of Halifax. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war terraces and larger suburban homes, set across its sloping terrain. Moorland and pockets of woodland, such as those around the upper reaches of the Ovenden Brook, define its higher edges.

The community is served by several local schools and amenities. A notable landmark is the Ovenden Moor wind farm, its turbines a prominent feature on the western skyline. The area's industrial past is reflected in place names and some remaining stone structures, with its history closely linked to the development of Halifax.

Area overview

On average Ovenden has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 215 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ovenden is £40,596 per year. There are 4 schools in Ovenden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ovenden is home to around 12,745 people, with a population density of about 3,736.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
215
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ovenden Population
12,745
Population density
3,736.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
117.07(+169%)
Shoplifting
29.27(+239%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.05(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.54(+130%)
Public order
19.46(+117%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,256
88.32%
Other White
574
4.5%
Pakistani
165
1.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
147
1.15%
Irish
137
1.07%
Total population: 12,745

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,566
26.25%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,817
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,748
17.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,548
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,160
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 9,776

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,488
27.41%
Owns outright
1,292
23.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
978
18.02%
Other social rented
955
17.59%
Social rents from council
546
10.06%
Total households: 5,428

Property prices in Ovenden

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £148,750 in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ovenden in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ovenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£276,000
Flats2£78,498
Semi-Detached52£182,500
Terraced65£120,000

10 years median price trend in Ovenden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.

All postcodes in Ovenden

HX28HJ

Myrtle Gardens

HX35JD

Denfield Lane

HX28DU

Cousin Lane

HX28ED

Turner Place

HX29AX

Shay Lane

HX35ES

Ovenden Close

HX35EW

Ovenden Green

HX35NX

Vegal Crescent

HX35RH

Athol Mount

HX36UD

Howcans Lane

HX35AE

Boy Lane

HX35DU

Ruskin Terrace

HX35PP

Turney Street

HX35PS

Eastwood Street

HX35TA

Georges Street

HX36RD

Hopkinsons Buildings

HX20TB

Greenroyd Crescent

HX28BJ

Garside Drive

HX28TP

Crag Lane

HX35DL

Columbus Street

HX35JX

Meadow Drive

HX35SE

Athol Crescent

HX35SQ

Blackburn Close

HX20RA

Brookdale Court

HX28AJ

Holly Park Way

HX36TB

Royd Lane

HX28EB

Cousin Lane

HX28NA

Furness Grove

HX35FH

Acre Close

HX35HP

Bracewell Grove

HX35SF

Nursery Lane

HX36RL

Drakes Industrial Estate

HX36RT

Crossley Terrace South

HX28AG

Moorlands Avenue

HX28AT

Bairstows Buildings

HX28HX

Elms Court

HX28HZ

Back Lane

HX28JQ

Bank Gardens Close

HX28NF

Cumberland Close

HX35LZ

Croft Rise

HX35NF

Ovenden Way

HX20XA

Langdale Crescent

HX28AQ

Moorland Close

HX28LX

Furness Drive

HX35DT

Tennyson Street

HX35EE

Buxton Street

HX35JF

Wheatley Road

HX35QH

Friendly Fold

HX28AD

Cousin Lane

HX28AY

Club Houses

HX35JB

Ramsden Street

HX35PT

Lentilfield Street

HX28AN

Garside Drive

HX28LB

West Bank

HX35FF

Harbans Close

HX35SP

Rugby Gardens

HX36RJ

Moorside Gardens

HX36RQ

Oldfield Street

HX28EJ

Talbot Rise

HX35FG

Dona Fold

HX35RR

Enderby Close

HX36SB

Churn Milk Lane

HX28AZ

Providence Row

HX28DA

Club Lane

HX28EH

Turner Avenue South

HX28JU

Bank Edge Road

HX35BY

Woodville Street

HX35SS

Rugby Avenue

HX28BE

Prospect Row

HX35PH

Ashfield Close

HX35DG

Batley Street

HX35JS

Long Lane

HX35QA

Clevedon Place

HX35BQ

Lee Mount Road

HX35LH

White Birch Terrace

HX28AX

Club Lane

HX28HL

Myrtle Place

HX28JT

Cumberland Close

HX28LF

Turner Avenue North

HX28LQ

Turner Avenue North

HX28TY

Walt Royd

HX35EQ

Lee Mount Road

HX35QR

Grove Court

HX28AA

Moorlands Crescent

HX28TL

Hebble Vale Drive

HX35AB

Glen Mount

HX35BX

Lee Mount Road

HX35DX

East Park Road

HX35HZ

Shroggs Road

HX35RA

Grove Edge

HX28DF

Laurel Crescent

HX28DZ

Cousin Lane

HX28LA

Bank Edge Gardens

HX35NR

Denfield Lane

HX35QF

Friendly Fold Road

HX35SJ

Nursery Lane

HX36SF

Shay Lane

HX35HA

Shroggs Road

HX28BQ

Manger Gardens

HX28DN

Keighley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.