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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, roughly 1.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £40,599 per year. The median sale price in Ovenden is £155,000 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £197,500. There are 4 schools in Ovenden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ovenden Population

12,745

Population density

3,736.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price: £155,000

Price per sq ft: £177

Sales (last 12 months): 133

Typical range (middle 50%): £110K – £198K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ovenden over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£238,750	£242	£190,000	£196,875	£272,000	£350,250
Semi-Detached	63	£183,000	£194	£100,100	£151,250	£216,250	£259,000
Terraced	62	£120,000	£151	£64,300	£97,000	£151,750	£219,000
Flats	2	£64,500	£92	£51,450	£57,250	£71,750	£77,550

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ovenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£157,000	—	£120,000	£79,950
2017	£193,500	£64,093	£118,500	£72,500
2018	£200,000	£55,000	£125,500	£72,625
2019	£220,000	£124,000	£137,500	£79,500
2020	£200,000	£79,000	£128,000	£91,000
2021	£246,000	£66,000	£140,000	£102,000
2022	£265,000	£40,750	£145,000	£105,000
2023	£264,250	£52,500	£165,000	£106,000
2024	£200,000	£89,000	£161,250	£105,000
2025	£208,750	£58,000	£177,500	£118,750
2026	£225,000	£50,000	£186,500	£124,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ovenden.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£146	—	£157	£102
2017	£171	£104	£142	£96
2018	£171	£77	£136	£105
2019	£147	£316	£150	£106
2020	£177	£90	£153	£118
2021	£206	£106	£170	£124
2022	£235	£119	£174	£128
2023	£212	£107	£204	£125
2024	£200	£151	£191	£149
2025	£244	£101	£198	£155
2026	£181	£70	£194	£151

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613

Band B£1,882

Band C£2,151

Band D£2,420

Band E£2,958

Band F£3,496

Band G£4,034

Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ovenden ward.

Local councillors

Danielle Afton Durrans

Ovenden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

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Property prices in Ovenden

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ovenden

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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