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HX3 5QZ

Grove Square

Ovenden

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Overview

Postcode HX3 5QZ 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 126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ovenden East is £39,213 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shroggs Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
77.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ovenden East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 947 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ovenden East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.8%

Approximately 77.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ovenden East is £39,213 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HX3 5QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ovenden East near HX3 5QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX3 5QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShroggs ParkLargeWalking directions to Shroggs Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
9,338.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.54(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.95(+97%)
Other theft
7.46(+12%)
Drugs
6.78(+89%)
Public order
6.78(-23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
70.45%
Other White
66
17.41%
Pakistani
14
3.69%
Chinese
6
1.58%
African
5
1.32%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
30.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
22.92%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
40%
Other social rented
51
37.78%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.15%
Owns outright
5
3.7%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Ovenden

Median price£153,750
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £190K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £153,750 (about £178 per square foot) in Ovenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ovenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£217,500£235
Semi-Detached62£178,750£191
Terraced61£120,000£153
Flats2£64,500£92

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ovenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£178,750£118,750
2026£225,000£50,000£183,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ovenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ovenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£197£155
2026£181£70£195£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ovenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ovenden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 5QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 5QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202655, Ashfield Drive, Halifax, HX3 5PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,500
14 Apr 202520, Grove Royd, Halifax, HX3 5QUTerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Nov 202530, Ashfield Drive, Halifax, HX3 5PGDetachedFreehold£190,000
13 Jun 202540, Ashfield Drive, Halifax, HX3 5PGDetachedFreehold£180,100
16 Dec 20254, Ashfield Close, Halifax, HX3 5PHTerracedFreehold£71,000

Schools

In the HX3 5QZ postcode area, located within Ovenden East, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX3 5QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLee Mount AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryMoorside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDean Field Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX3 5QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX3 5QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressProspect Place, Calderdale, HX2 8BBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HX3 5QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danielle Afton Durrans

Ovenden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Kate Dearden

Halifax - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCalderdaleE08000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalifaxE14001262
WardOvendenE05001379
ParishCalderdale, unparished areaE43000293
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ovenden EastE02002249
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 006CE01010943
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX3 5QZ

Is HX3 5QZ (Ovenden East) safe?

The area around HX3 5QZ records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HX3 5QZ?

The median sale price around HX3 5QZ in Ovenden is £153,750 (about £178 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX3 5QZ?

There are 10 schools close to HX3 5QZ, including Lee Mount Academy, Moorside Community Primary School (Good) and Dean Field Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX3 5QZ?

HX3 5QZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX3 5QZ (Ovenden East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX3 5QZ 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).