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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

HX35PF

Ovenden Way

HX36QS

Smiths Terrace

HX35LB

Woodroyd Drive

HX28DU

Cousin Lane

HX28HR

Myrtle Drive

HX28LR

St Winifreds Close

HX28UF

Jumples Crag

HX28DR

Moor Lane

HX28AZ

Providence Row

HX35PD

Ovenden Terrace

HX35SY

Nursery Grove

HX36TB

Royd Lane

HX28JD

Raw Lane

HX28LG

Turner Avenue North

HX35LE

City Lane

HX36SB

Churn Milk Lane

HX35EN

Ovenden Avenue

HX28TU

Crag Lane

HX28AP

Keighley Road

HX36RT

Crossley Terrace South

HX28ED

Turner Place

HX35RE

Grove Drive

HX28BE

Prospect Row

HX35QB

Amy Street

HX36SE

Keighley Road

HX28JB

Keighley Road

HX35DF

Melbourne Street

HX28TX

Greystones

HX35BL

St Georges Square

HX35HX

Heatherdale Close

HX35LQ

Hebble View

HX28JG

Anvil Court

HX36RL

Drakes Industrial Estate

HX28DT

Cousin Lane

HX35PW

Ovenden Road Terrace

HX28NB

Furness Grove

HX35FF

Harbans Close

HX35NX

Vegal Crescent

HX35JR

Meadow Lane

HX28EQ

Turner Avenue South

HX35HL

Shroggs Road

HX20UZ

Long Lane

HX28ND

Furness Avenue

HX35AB

Glen Mount

HX35EG

Peabody Street

HX35BQ

Lee Mount Road

HX35BZ

Melrose Street

HX35HT

Croft Fold

HX35QD

Bethel Street

HX28TN

Long Lane

HX35RW

Oakdale Close

HX35RP

Oakdale Close

HX28TY

Walt Royd

HX36QW

Milarniah Close

HX28UA

Rake Bank

HX35DJ

Ashville Street

HX28EP

Ovenden

HX28LE

Dudley Crescent

HX35SJ

Nursery Lane

HX35SG

Buxton Way

HX35QF

Friendly Fold Road

HX20US

Princeton Close

HX35EU

Melbourne Street

HX35NL

Denfield Avenue

HX20TF

Hebble Gardens

HX28DP

Moor Lane

HX35DL

Columbus Street

HX35PG

Ashfield Drive

HX35LP

Co Operative Buildings

HX36RB

Hopkinson Street

HX35FE

Wheatley Lane

HX28AJ

Holly Park Way

HX28DZ

Cousin Lane

HX35BW

Fairview Terrace

HX35BX

Lee Mount Road

HX35DP

Clifton Street

HX35RQ

Ovenden Road

HX35PT

Lentilfield Street

HX35BT

Lilac Street

HX35NQ

Denfield Crescent

HX35ES

Ovenden Close

HX35FH

Acre Close

HX35SZ

Nursery Avenue

HX28LD

Dudley Crescent

HX35AA

Wheatley Road

HX35AU

Glen Mount Close

HX28TW

Lane Ends

HX35LA

City Lane

HX28JT

Cumberland Close

HX35HZ

Shroggs Road

HX35LZ

Croft Rise

HX35FJ

Creek View

HX20RA

Brookdale Court

HX28BU

Bank Edge Road

HX36RF

Waltons Buildings

HX35RH

Athol Mount

HX35LG

Wheatley City

HX36RX

Royd Lane

HX36QU

Shay Lane

HX35PN

Ovenden Road

Data Sources

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