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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Bethel Street
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Keighley Road
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Anvil Court
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Club Lane
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East Park Road
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Clifton Street
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Ovenden Way
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Denfield Square
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Athol Close
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Churn Milk Lane
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Kimberley Place
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Kimberley Place
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Bank Edge Road
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Furness Avenue
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Livingstone Street
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St George's Crescent
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Nursery Close
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Keighley Road
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Myrtle Drive
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Old Lee Bank
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Melrose Street
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Inghams Court
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Ashfield Drive
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Athol Road
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Shay Lane
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Cousin Lane
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Furness Grove
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Cousin Lane
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Myrtle Gardens
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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Wheatley Road
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City Lane
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Wheatley Road
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Athol Green
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Keighley Road
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Greenroyd Lane
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Wheatley & Ovenden West
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Myrtle Grove
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Church Close
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Furness Avenue
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Furness Drive
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Crag Lane
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Meadow Drive
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Old Lane
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Earl Terrace
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Grove Avenue
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Rugby Drive
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Chapel Street North
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Ashleigh Street
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Foundry Street North
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Turner Avenue South
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Keighley Drive
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Crag Lane
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Ashville Street
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Peabody Street
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Meadow Lane
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Long Lane
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Regency Way
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Royd Lane
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Amy Street
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Buxton Way
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Shay Lane
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Sandown Road
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Bank Edge Road
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Crag Lane
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Livingstone Street
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Bracewell Bank
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Denfield Avenue
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Grove Gardens
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Fairclough Grove
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Churn Milk Lane
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Hopkinson Street
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Bairstowes Buildings
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Furness Avenue
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Club Lane
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Ovenden Avenue
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Moorlands Drive
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Ovenden Way
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Grove Court
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Brackenbed Lane
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Lee Mount Road
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Ovenden Green
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Bracewell Drive
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Ovenden Crescent
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Robert Street
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Grove Royd
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Nursery Grove
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Burns Street
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Prospect Place
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Church Close
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Crag Lane
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Denfield Lane
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Old Lane
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Bracewell Bank
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Denfield Gardens
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Ashfield Drive
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Chapel Street North
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Moffatt Close
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Brant Avenue
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Forest Crescent
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.