Postcode HX2 8LQ 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 239.7 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 2.7 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 239.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from HX2 8LQ.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8LQ 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 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 8LQ 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.