Postcode HX2 8LX is located in a major urban area, within the Ovenden area 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 median sale price in Ovenden is £161,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £112,250 and £197,625. The nearest station is Halifax, about 2.5 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 2,256 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX2 8LX.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX2 8LX 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.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £217,500 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £182,750 | £189 |
| Terraced | 59 | £123,000 | £153 |
| Flats | 2 | £64,500 | £92 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £177,500 | £118,750 |
| 2026 | £204,000 | £50,000 | £186,500 | £131,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £198 | £155 |
| 2026 | £237 | £70 | £186 | £152 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX2 8LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | 65, Furness Drive, Halifax, HX2 8LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 22, Furness Avenue, Halifax, HX2 8ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 38, West Bank, Halifax, HX2 8LB | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 67, Crag Lane, Halifax, HX2 8UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 200, Crag Lane, Halifax, HX2 8UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the HX2 8LX postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Dean Field Community Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ash Green Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2018. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX2 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8HY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Taylors Food Store | 8 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Taylors Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Mixenden Mini Mart | 6 Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, HX2 8PE | Walking directions to Mixenden Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HX2 8LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danielle Afton Durrans
Ovenden - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HX2 8LX 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around HX2 8LX in Ovenden is £161,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to HX2 8LX, including St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement), Dean Field Community Primary School (Good) and Ash Green Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
HX2 8LX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX2 8LX 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).