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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Dyer Lane
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Meadow Drive
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Jubilee Street North
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Greenroyd Lane
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Dudley Crescent
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St Winifred's Close
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Crag Lane
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Denfield Lane
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Gilmour Street
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Wheatley Road
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Meadow Drive
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City Lane
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Denfield Edge
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Grove Avenue
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Vegal Crescent
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Broad Tree Road
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Cousin Lane
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Forest Green
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Back Lane
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Church Close
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Garfield Street
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Batley Street
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Ovenden Close
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Melbourne Street
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Wheatley Lane
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City Lane
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Ashfield Close
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Boy Lane
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Forest Avenue
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Furness Avenue
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Myrtle Avenue
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Dudley Crescent
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Broomhead Close
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Boy Lane
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City Lane
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Ovenden Road
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Keighley Road
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Keighley Drive
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Lilac Street
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Boy Lane
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Bracewell Drive
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City Lane
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Lentilfield Street
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Keighley Road
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Brackenbed Lane
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Keighley Road
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Lee Mount Gardens
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Croft Fold
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Ramsden Street
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Jack Royd
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Grove Square
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Ashfield Drive
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Keighley Road
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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City Lane
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Matlock Street
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Dyer Lane
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Hebble Lane
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Ovenden Way
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Grove Croft
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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Old Lee Bank
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Fairview Terrace
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Lee Mount Road
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Brackenbed Lane
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Dona Fold
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Ashfield Close
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Ashfield Drive
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Amy Street
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Athol Gardens
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Keighley Road
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Ovenden East
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Beaumont Chase
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Cousin Lane
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Cousin Lane
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Melbourne Street
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Ovenden Road
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Dyer Lane
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Earl Terrace
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Athol Road
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Maude Street
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Blackmires
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Keighley Road
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Greenroyd Lane
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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Forest Avenue
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Furness Avenue
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Concrete Street
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Grange Street
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Meadow Crescent
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Athol Green
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Nursery Avenue
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Nursery Lane
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Ashleigh Street
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Bairstowes Buildings
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Sandown Avenue
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Batley Street
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Ellison Street
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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Enderby Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.