Postcode HX3 5FB 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 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 Sowerby Bridge located about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Wheatley & Ovenden West is £41,541 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX3 5FB.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX3 5FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sowerby Bridge located about 2.1 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 HX3 5FB postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 9 primary and 1 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.