Postcode HX3 6RE 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.7 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 Halifax located about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Wheatley & Ovenden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from HX3 6RE.
Wheatley & Ovenden West near HX3 6RE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6RE postcode area, located within Wheatley & Ovenden West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HX3 6RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 6RE, 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.