Ovenden is a ward located in the northern part of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, council estates, and some newer developments. It is situated close to Halifax town centre, providing easy access to amenities and transport links. The ward includes parts of the larger Ovenden Moor, which offers open green spaces and walking routes.
Historically, Ovenden was a mill village, and remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in some of the older buildings. The area has faced economic challenges but has seen regeneration efforts in recent years. Local facilities include schools, community centres, and small retail outlets. Ovenden is served by several bus routes, connecting it to Halifax and nearby areas. The ward has a strong sense of community, with various groups and initiatives aimed at improving local life.
On average Ovenden has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157 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 of residents in Ovenden is £29,892 per year. There are 4 schools in Ovenden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £142,250 in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £190,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £93,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £170,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £120,000 |
10 years price trend in Ovenden
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Shay Lane
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Cousin Lane
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Turner Place
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Boy Lane
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Ruskin Terrace
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Lawrence Street
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Ovenden Green
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Vegal Crescent
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Eastwood Street
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Eastwood Street
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Ovenden Road
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George's Street
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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Boothtown Road
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Furness Grove
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Brackenbed Lane
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Brackenbed Lane
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Grove Gardens
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Club Lane
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Cousin Lane
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Crag Lane
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Columbus Street
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Denfield Avenue
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Bracewell Grove
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Meadow Drive
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Athol Crescent
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Nursery Lane
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Blackburn Close
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Shay Lane
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Crossley Terrace South
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Royd Lane
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Friendly Fold Road
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Langdale Crescent
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Moorlands Avenue
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Moorland Close
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Bairstowes Buildings
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Elms Court
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Back Lane
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Bank Gardens Close
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Furness Avenue
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Cumberland Close
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Clifton Street
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Buxton Street
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Ramsden Street
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Croft Rise
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Friendly Fold Road
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Cousin Lane
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Club Lane
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Club Lane
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West Bank
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Ovenden Avenue
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Ramsden Street
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Lentilfield Street
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Rugby Gardens
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Moorside Gardens
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Oldfield Street
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Club Lane
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Club Lane
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Bank Edge Road
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Raw Lane
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Bank Edge Road
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Lee Mount Road
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Dona Fold
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Enderby Close
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Rugby Avenue
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Churn Milk Lane
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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Batley Street
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Long Lane
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Ashfield Close
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Clevedon Place
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Club Lane
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Myrtle Place
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Cumberland Close
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Church Close
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Furness Drive
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Crag Lane
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Concrete Street
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Lee Mount Gardens
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Ramsden Street
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Grove Court
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Cousin Lane
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Laurel Crescent
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Cousin Lane
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Bank Edge Gardens
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Bethel Street
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Hebble Vale Drive
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
HX35BX
Lee Mount Road
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East Park Road
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Shroggs Road
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Denfield Lane
HX35RA
Grove Edge
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Nursery Lane
HX36SF
Churn Milk Lane
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Beaumont Chase
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Keighley Road
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Furness Grove
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Park Crescent
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Shroggs Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.