Postcode HX3 5QE 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Shroggs Park.
Ovenden East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ovenden East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from HX3 5QE.
Ovenden East near HX3 5QE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shroggs Park | Large | Walking directions to Shroggs Park |
| 0.3 mi | Akroyd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Akroyd Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Square | Small | Walking directions to The Square |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 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 | 8 | £238,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £37,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £185,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ovenden
In the HX3 5QE postcode area, located within Ovenden East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX3 5QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Calderdale, HX2 8BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for HX3 5QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danielle Afton Durrans
Ovenden - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Dearden
Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.