Postcode HX2 8HQ 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 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £30,800 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Beechwood Park.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £30,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from HX2 8HQ.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £410,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £190,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £48,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £173,750 |
| Terraced | 67 | £122,500 |
10 years price trend in Ovenden
In the HX2 8HQ postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.