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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

HX28NB

Furness Grove

HX35EL

Park Crescent

HX35JN

Hebble Lane

HX35JT

Meadow Drive

HX28LD

Dudley Crescent

HX35AU

Glen Mount Close

HX35JG

Upper Jackroyd

HX35JZ

Meadow Drive

HX35NJ

Denfield Edge

HX35NN

Ovenden Way

HX35PN

Ovenden Road

HX20TE

Brackenbed Grange

HX28LR

St Winifreds Close

HX28TW

Lane Ends

HX35BU

St Georges Road

HX35LQ

Hebble View

HX35PA

Vegal Crescent

HX36QW

Milarniah Close

HX28AF

Cousin Lane

HX28HY

Keighley Road

HX35DN

Garfield Street

HX35LA

City Lane

HX28DG

Forest Green

HX28NN

Church Close

HX35DQ

Brighton Street

HX35ET

Rushworth Street

HX35EU

Melbourne Street

HX35FE

Wheatley Lane

HX35QY

Grove Avenue

HX28HS

Myrtle Avenue

HX28LE

Dudley Crescent

HX28NL

Broomhead Close

HX35SA

Ovenden Road

HX20SS

Larch Close

HX28DP

Moor Lane

HX28EF

Turner Avenue South

HX35FJ

Creek View

HX35LE

City Lane

HX28HQ

Myrtle Drive

HX28JA

Keighley Road

HX35BT

Lilac Street

HX35FB

Hops Lane

HX35LF

City Terrace

HX35PX

Lentilfield Street

HX28EP

Ovenden

HX35HG

Bracewell Drive

HX20TA

Brackenbed Lane

HX28BG

Pippin Court

HX28JD

Raw Lane

HX35JE

Ramsden Street

HX35JQ

Jackroyd

HX35RP

Oakdale Close

HX36SE

Keighley Road

HX35EH

Lee Mount Gardens

HX35HT

Croft Fold

HX35QZ

Grove Square

HX35JH

Dyer Lane

HX35NU

Ovenden Way

HX35LG

Wheatley City

HX35ED

Matlock Street

HX35JJ

Hill Park Avenue

HX35LD

City Lane

HX35RD

Grove Croft

HX36RF

Waltons Buildings

HX35EJ

Wheatley Road

HX35PQ

Ashfield Drive

HX35QB

Amy Street

HX35DF

Melbourne Street

HX28DH

Cousin Lane

HX28DQ

Cousin Lane

HX35PU

Earls Terrace

HX36QS

Smiths Terrace

HX36RR

Shay Lane

HX35BN

St Georges Terrace

HX35BW

Fairview Terrace

HX35JL

Hebble Lane

HX35LU

Hillbeck

HX35PB

Ovenden Way

HX35SD

Athol Gardens

HX36QP

Keighley Road

HX28BN

Beaumont Chase

HX35HN

Wheatley Lane

HX35HX

Heatherdale Close

HX35RL

Grafton Place

HX36RH

Maude Street

HX28BD

Mason Square

HX28JB

Keighley Road

HX35DA

Concrete Street

HX35EA

Grange Street

HX35SZ

Nursery Avenue

HX36QZ

Ashleigh Street

HX20TD

Brackenbed Terrace

HX28DR

Moor Lane

HX28EQ

Turner Avenue South

HX35JU

Meadow Crescent

HX35RN

Athol Green

HX35TE

Nursery Lane

HX28AR

Keighley Road

HX28DX

Sandown Avenue

HX35DH

Washington Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.