Postcode HX3 5SB 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 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ovenden East is £28,500 per year. The nearest station is Halifax located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ovenden East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 977 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 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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 of residents in Ovenden East is £28,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from HX3 5SB.
Ovenden East near HX3 5SB 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £149,000 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 | 9 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £78,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ovenden
In the HX3 5SB postcode area, located within Ovenden East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX3 5SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Calderdale, HX2 8BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.