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HX3 6QS

Smiths Terrace

Ovenden

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Overview

Postcode HX3 6QS 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, about 31% below 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Ovenden East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,977 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ovenden East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from HX3 6QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Ovenden East near HX3 6QS 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
1,434.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.27(-16%)
Burglary
9.14(+79%)
Other theft
8.44(+27%)
Vehicle crime
4.92(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-51%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
92.16%
Irish
6
2.35%
Chinese
4
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.57%
Indian
1
0.39%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
23.18%
No qualifications
45
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
20%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
40.31%
Owns outright
35
27.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
24.81%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.2%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Ovenden

Median price£156,500
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £190K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (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-Detached65£177,500£194
Terraced62£118,750£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 6QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 6QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 20254, Smiths Terrace, Halifax, HX3 6QSTerracedFreehold£65,000
29 Sept 202511, Jubilee Street North, Halifax, HX3 6QYOtherFreehold£72,500
05 Sept 202515, Jubilee Street North, Halifax, HX3 6QYTerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Jul 202629, Shay Lane, Halifax, HX3 6QXTerracedFreehold£152,000
23 Sept 2025328, Ovenden Road, Halifax, HX3 5TJTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the HX3 6QS postcode area, located within Ovenden East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX3 6QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoorside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDean Field Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX3 6QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX3 6QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 6QS, 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 006BE01010940
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX3 6QS

Is HX3 6QS (Ovenden East) safe?

The area around HX3 6QS records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6QS?

The median sale price around HX3 6QS in Ovenden is £156,500 (about £178 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HX3 6QS?

There are 8 schools close to HX3 6QS, including Moorside Community Primary School (Good), Dean Field Community Primary School (Good) and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX3 6QS?

HX3 6QS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,977 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX3 6QS (Ovenden East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halifax covering HX3 6QS 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).