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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 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £40,599 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
206
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
111.18(+152%)
Shoplifting
27.62(+215%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.66(+52%)
Public order
18.6(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.12(+111%)
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

Median price£156,500
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £190K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £178 per square foot) in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ovenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£217,500£235
Semi-Detached65£177,500£194
Terraced62£118,750£153
Flats2£64,500£92

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ovenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£120,000£79,950
2017£193,500£64,093£118,500£72,500
2018£200,000£55,000£125,500£72,625
2019£220,000£124,000£137,500£79,500
2020£200,000£79,000£128,000£91,000
2021£246,000£66,000£140,000£102,000
2022£265,000£40,750£145,000£105,000
2023£264,250£52,500£165,000£106,000
2024£200,000£89,000£161,250£105,000
2025£208,750£58,000£178,750£118,750
2026£225,000£50,000£183,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ovenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£157£102
2017£171£104£142£96
2018£171£77£136£105
2019£147£316£150£106
2020£177£90£153£118
2021£206£106£170£124
2022£235£119£174£128
2023£212£107£204£125
2024£200£151£191£149
2025£244£101£197£155
2026£181£70£195£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ovenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ovenden ward.

Local councillors

Danielle Afton Durrans

Ovenden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Ovenden

Is Ovenden safe?

Ovenden records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ovenden?

The median sale price in Ovenden is £156,500 (about £178 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ovenden?

Ovenden has 4 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ovenden?

Ovenden scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ovenden sits around rank 6,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ovenden?

The average household income in Ovenden is around £40,599 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ovenden?

Ovenden is represented by 1 elected councillor: Danielle Afton Durrans (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Ovenden

HX20TE

Brackenbed Grange

HX28EJ

Talbot Rise

HX35JG

Upper Jackroyd

HX28JZ

Bank Edge Road

HX35NR

Denfield Lane

HX35RS

Grove Avenue

HX28HT

Keighley Road

HX35DH

Washington Street

HX28TR

Box Trees

HX35NH

Denfield Gardens

HX20TB

Greenroyd Crescent

HX28ER

Ovenden

HX28BN

Beaumont Chase

HX28DF

Laurel Crescent

HX35SR

Rugby Terrace

HX36QT

Shay Lane

HX28DB

Calderdale Business Park

HX35SD

Athol Gardens

HX36RD

Hopkinsons Buildings

HX35RN

Athol Green

HX20XA

Langdale Crescent

HX35DD

East Park Road

HX29AX

Shay Lane

HX28EH

Turner Avenue South

HX28TS

Page Hill

HX35ST

Rugby Drive

HX35DE

Inghams Court

HX35TA

Georges Street

HX35ET

Rushworth Street

HX35SF

Nursery Lane

HX35QE

Friendly Street

HX28BJ

Garside Drive

HX35LF

City Terrace

HX36RQ

Oldfield Street

HX35QT

Grove Gardens

HX28NE

Furness Drive

HX35BU

St Georges Road

HX28DA

Club Lane

HX35SW

Nursery Lane

HX35JU

Meadow Crescent

HX35DA

Concrete Street

HX35SB

Athol Close

HX36SA

Kimberley Place

HX28HS

Myrtle Avenue

HX28BD

Mason Square

HX28LS

Furness Drive

HX35NT

Nursery Close

HX35DN

Garfield Street

HX35NU

Ovenden Way

HX35HN

Wheatley Lane

HX35JN

Hebble Lane

HX28AS

Berrys Buildings

HX35RA

Grove Edge

HX28AL

Keighley Road

HX36QX

Shay Lane

HX35DQ

Brighton Street

HX28AU

Forest Grove

HX28DH

Cousin Lane

HX35BJ

Old Lee Bank

HX36RS

Shay Lane

HX28LF

Turner Avenue North

HX35TJ

Ovenden Road

HX28HY

Keighley Road

HX36QZ

Ashleigh Street

HX28AN

Garside Drive

HX35EQ

Lee Mount Road

HX35QR

Grove Court

HX35NJ

Denfield Edge

HX35JH

Dyer Lane

HX35ED

Matlock Street

HX28JU

Bank Edge Road

HX35EE

Buxton Street

HX28BG

Pippin Court

HX20TD

Brackenbed Terrace

HX35PH

Ashfield Close

HX28UB

Crag Lane

HX28EF

Turner Avenue South

HX35TB

Chapel Street North

HX28DX

Sandown Avenue

HX35FB

Hops Lane

HX36RA

Shay Lane

HX28BA

Keighley Road

HX36UD

Howcans Lane

HX36QR

Sod House Green

HX35JP

Meadow Lane

HX35PQ

Ashfield Drive

HX35JF

Wheatley Road

HX35EF

Ellison Street

HX35HU

Bracewell Bank

HX36RG

Burns Street

HX28HJ

Myrtle Gardens

HX35JW

Long Lane

HX35LD

City Lane

HX35QY

Grove Avenue

HX28JA

Keighley Road

HX28LB

West Bank

HX28HH

Myrtle Avenue

HX35TE

Nursery Lane

HX35PU

Earls Terrace

HX28LH

Church Close