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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 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
Detached8£238,000
Flats2£78,498
Semi-Detached52£182,500
Terraced62£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

HX35EF

Ellison Street

HX35JY

Meadow Walk

HX35RG

Grove Park

HX28JG

Anvil Court

HX35DP

Clifton Street

HX35NG

Ovenden Way

HX35QD

Bethel Street

HX35RB

Denfield Square

HX35SB

Athol Close

HX36RY

Westward Ho

HX36SA

Kimberley Place

HX28AP

Keighley Road

HX28AU

Forest Grove

HX35DD

East Park Road

HX36RZ

Kimberley Street

HX28BU

Bank Edge Road

HX28LZ

Furness Avenue

HX35DY

Livingstone Street

HX35LR

St Georges Crescent

HX35NT

Nursery Close

HX28HR

Myrtle Drive

HX35BZ

Melrose Street

HX35DE

Inghams Court

HX35NQ

Denfield Crescent

HX36RA

Shay Lane

HX28BA

Keighley Road

HX35BJ

Old Lee Bank

HX35RJ

Mostyn Mount

HX28DT

Cousin Lane

HX28EA

Furness Grove

HX28EE

Cousin Lane

HX28TR

Box Trees

HX35LB

Woodroyd Drive

HX35TJ

Ovenden Road

HX35AA

Wheatley Road

HX35LP

Co Operative Buildings

HX35QS

Grove Avenue

HX35JR

Meadow Lane

HX35PW

Ovenden Road Terrace

HX35QG

Ovenden Road

HX35ST

Rugby Drive

HX36QT

Shay Lane

HX20US

Princeton Close

HX28AW

Keighley Road

HX28HW

Myrtle Grove

HX28LG

Turner Avenue North

HX28LS

Furness Drive

HX28NE

Furness Drive

HX28TS

Page Hill

HX35RS

Grove Avenue

HX35TB

Chapel Street North

HX28AL

Keighley Road

HX28EG

Turner Avenue South

HX28UF

Jumples Crag

HX35DJ

Ashville Street

HX35EG

Peabody Street

HX35QP

Near Royd

HX35RW

Oakdale Close

HX36QX

Shay Lane

HX28HD

Keighley Drive

HX35JP

Meadow Lane

HX35JW

Long Lane

HX35PZ

Regency Way

HX35SG

Buxton Way

HX28DY

Sandown Road

HX28JZ

Bank Edge Road

HX35DR

Wheatley Lane

HX35HU

Bracewell Bank

HX35NL

Denfield Avenue

HX35QT

Grove Gardens

HX36QU

Shay Lane

HX36RB

Hopkinson Street

HX28TZ

Crag Lane

HX35SH

Fairclough Grove

HX28ND

Furness Avenue

HX35EN

Ovenden Avenue

HX35NW

Ovenden Way

HX28AE

Club Lane

HX28AS

Berrys Buildings

HX35NP

Moorlands Drive

HX35RQ

Ovenden Road

HX20UZ

Long Lane

HX36RG

Burns Street

HX35EB

Lee Mount Road

HX35ER

Ovenden Green

HX35HL

Shroggs Road

HX35PD

Ovenden Terrace

HX35PR

Robert Street

HX35QU

Grove Royd

HX35SY

Nursery Grove

HX35LJ

Wheatley Road

HX35LS

Field Close

HX28BB

Prospect Place

HX28LH

Church Close

HX28UB

Crag Lane

HX35NH

Denfield Gardens

HX35PG

Ashfield Drive

HX35SW

Nursery Lane

HX35TH

Moffatt Close

HX28DL

Brant Avenue

Data Sources

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