Postcode HX2 8LH 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 180.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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 per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from HX2 8LH.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8LH 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £148,750 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 | £276,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £78,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £182,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ovenden
In the HX2 8LH 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 8LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Mixenden Mini Mart | 6 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Mixenden Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Taylors Food Store | 8 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Taylors Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.