Postcode HX3 5ES 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 Ovenden East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ovenden East is £39,213 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Shroggs Park.
Ovenden East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Ovenden East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ovenden East is £39,213 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from HX3 5ES.
Ovenden East near HX3 5ES 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shroggs Park | Large | Walking directions to Shroggs Park |
| 0.3 mi | Akroyd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Akroyd Park |
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 HX3 5ES postcode area, located within Ovenden East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.