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HX2 8DP

Moor Lane

Ovenden

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Overview

Postcode HX2 8DP 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 135.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,256 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from HX2 8DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8DP 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 8DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBeechwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Beechwood Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
4,582.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.08(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.53(+16%)
Public order
12.94(+47%)
Vehicle crime
12.22(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.91(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
90.42%
Other White
12
3.83%
Irish
7
2.24%
Pakistani
4
1.28%
African
4
1.28%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
26.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.18%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
36.72%
Owns outright
38
29.69%
Other social rented
16
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.16%
Social rents from council
10
7.81%
Total households: 128

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 8DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 8DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 20255, Brant Avenue, Halifax, HX2 8DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
24 Sept 20256, Brant Avenue, Halifax, HX2 8DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,500
01 May 2026Clevedon, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 8DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
30 May 2025Ellenbank, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 8DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
30 Sept 202522, Beaumont Chase, Halifax, HX2 8BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the HX2 8DP 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 8DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoorside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDean Field Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 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 8DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX2 8DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressProspect Place, Calderdale, HX2 8BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 8DP, 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 005CE01010941
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX2 8DP

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

The area around HX2 8DP records about 135 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 8DP?

The median sale price around HX2 8DP 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 8DP?

There are 10 schools close to HX2 8DP, 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 8DP?

HX2 8DP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 8DP 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).