Postcode HX2 8HT 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 2.5 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from HX2 8HT.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Beechwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Beechwood Park |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £149,000 in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £410,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £78,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ovenden
In the HX2 8HT postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX2 8HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Taylors Food Store | 8 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Taylors Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Mixenden Mini Mart | 6 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Mixenden Mini Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.