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HX2 8DN

Keighley Road

Ovenden

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Overview

Postcode HX2 8DN is located in a major urban area, within the Ovenden ward of Calderdale in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wheatley & Ovenden West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Beechwood Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,342 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from HX2 8DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX2 8DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeechwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Beechwood Park

Area Profile

Population
525
Population density
6,322.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.55(+85%)
Shoplifting
27.56(+215%)
Other theft
18.56(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.75(+10%)
Public order
13.5(+53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
458
87.24%
Other White
26
4.95%
Indian
10
1.9%
Pakistani
7
1.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.33%
Total population: 525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
25.31%
No qualifications
77
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
73
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
102
52.04%
Owns outright
43
21.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
10.71%
Other social rented
19
9.69%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.57%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Ovenden

Median price£156,500
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £190K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £178 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£217,500£235
Semi-Detached65£177,500£194
Terraced62£118,750£153
Flats2£64,500£92

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ovenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£178,750£118,750
2026£225,000£50,000£183,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ovenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£197£155
2026£181£70£195£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ovenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ovenden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 8DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 8DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Clevedon, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 8DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
30 May 2025Ellenbank, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 8DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
17 Oct 20255, Brant Avenue, Halifax, HX2 8DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
24 Sept 20256, Brant Avenue, Halifax, HX2 8DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,500
26 Feb 202629, Oakwood Gardens, Halifax, HX2 8HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the HX2 8DN postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX2 8DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMoorside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDean Field Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 8DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 8DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressProspect Place, Calderdale, HX2 8BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miMorrisonsKeighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HYWalking directions to Morrisons

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HX2 8DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danielle Afton Durrans

Ovenden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardOvendenE05001379
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wheatley & Ovenden WestE02002248
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 005DE01010942
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 8DN

Is HX2 8DN (Wheatley & Ovenden West) safe?

The area around HX2 8DN records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HX2 8DN?

The median sale price around HX2 8DN in Ovenden is £156,500 (about £178 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX2 8DN?

There are 10 schools close to HX2 8DN, including Moorside Community Primary School (Good), Dean Field Community Primary School (Good) and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX2 8DN?

HX2 8DN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,342 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX2 8DN (Wheatley & Ovenden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 8DN is Kate Dearden (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danielle Afton Durrans (Labour and Co-operative Party).