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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. 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
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

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £375,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ovenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£260,000£2,679
Flats3£50,000£949
Semi-Detached68£187,500£2,152
Terraced61£115,995£1,642

10 years median price trend in Ovenden

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

All postcodes in Ovenden

HX35HA

Shroggs Road

HX36SF

Shay Lane

HX35EA

Grange Street

HX35DG

Batley Street

HX35QZ

Grove Square

HX28DG

Forest Green

HX35JJ

Hill Park Avenue

HX35NN

Ovenden Way

HX28HZ

Back Lane

HX20TA

Brackenbed Lane

HX28DS

Forest Crescent

HX28TP

Crag Lane

HX35JL

Hebble Lane

HX35QH

Friendly Fold

HX28AT

Bairstows Buildings

HX28LZ

Furness Avenue

HX28HP

Cousin Lane

HX28NL

Broomhead Close

HX28DQ

Cousin Lane

HX35SL

Blackburn Close

HX28NN

Church Close

HX35LS

Field Close

HX28AD

Cousin Lane

HX28HL

Myrtle Place

HX35QP

Near Royd

HX35JT

Meadow Drive

HX35RJ

Mostyn Mount

HX35HS

Bracewell Grove

HX35PS

Eastwood Street

HX35RG

Grove Park

HX35RR

Enderby Close

HX35BN

St Georges Terrace

HX35RD

Grove Croft

HX36RY

Westward Ho

HX28JX

Turner View

HX35PX

Lentilfield Street

HX35JS

Long Lane

HX28AF

Cousin Lane

HX28LX

Furness Drive

HX35FG

Dona Fold

HX28EB

Cousin Lane

HX36RH

Maude Street

HX35QA

Clevedon Place

HX28DN

Keighley Road

HX35QG

Ovenden Road

HX35DR

Wheatley Lane

HX35JB

Ramsden Street

HX28BQ

Manger Gardens

HX36RE

Foundry Street North

HX35LL

Quarry Road

HX35NG

Ovenden Way

HX28DY

Sandown Road

HX28LQ

Turner Avenue North

HX35NS

Nursery Lane

HX28JH

Solstice Way

HX35LR

St Georges Crescent

HX28AW

Keighley Road

HX36QY

Jubilee Street North

HX35PR

Robert Street

HX28AR

Keighley Road

HX28AQ

Moorland Close

HX35PZ

Regency Way

HX35SP

Rugby Gardens

HX35LJ

Wheatley Road

HX35ER

Ovenden Green

HX28LA

Bank Edge Gardens

HX28TZ

Crag Lane

HX28AG

Moorlands Avenue

HX35JX

Meadow Drive

HX36RZ

Kimberley Street

HX28EA

Furness Grove

HX28JY

Furness Place

HX35NP

Moorlands Drive

HX36QP

Keighley Road

HX35QU

Grove Royd

HX28TL

Hebble Vale Drive

HX35SE

Athol Crescent

HX35EJ

Wheatley Road

HX35JZ

Meadow Drive

HX35HP

Bracewell Grove

HX35NF

Ovenden Way

HX35DU

Ruskin Terrace

HX28AA

Moorlands Crescent

HX35SA

Ovenden Road

HX28DL

Brant Avenue

HX35HG

Bracewell Drive

HX35RL

Grafton Place

HX35SQ

Blackburn Close

HX35DT

Tennyson Street

HX35JQ

Jackroyd

HX36RR

Shay Lane

HX35EL

Park Crescent

HX35JY

Meadow Walk

HX35PA

Vegal Crescent

HX28NF

Cumberland Close

HX35SU

Rugby Mount

HX36RU

Crossley Terrace North

HX35SS

Rugby Avenue

HX35DX

East Park Road

HX35LH

White Birch Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.