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HX3 6UD

Howcans Lane

Ovenden

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Overview

Postcode HX3 6UD 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 Central Halifax & Boothtown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year. The nearest station is Halifax, about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Beechwood Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
204
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
76.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,915 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Halifax & Boothtown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.9%

Approximately 76.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Halifax & Boothtown is £38,776 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from HX3 6UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Halifax & Boothtown near HX3 6UD 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HX3 6UD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBeechwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Beechwood Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
559.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
118.31(+168%)
Public order
19.83(+125%)
Other theft
14.54(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.22(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
84.95%
Other White
12
4.3%
Pakistani
7
2.51%
Other Asian
6
2.15%
Irish
4
1.43%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
28.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.92%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
113
60.75%
Social rents from council
30
16.13%
Owns outright
14
7.53%
Owns with a mortgage
14
7.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.45%
Total households: 186

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 6UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HX3 6UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20254, Churn Milk Lane, Halifax, HX3 6SBTerracedFreehold£100,000
25 Jul 20253, Kimberley Place, Halifax, HX3 6SATerracedFreehold£127,000
23 Jun 20255, Kimberley Place, Halifax, HX3 6SATerracedFreehold£130,000
23 Jan 20266, Kimberley Street, Halifax, HX3 6RZTerracedFreehold£137,000
24 Nov 2025Far Royd Farm, Royd Lane, Halifax, HX3 6RXOtherFreehold£1,550,000

Schools

In the HX3 6UD postcode area, located within Central Halifax & Boothtown, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HX3 6UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMoorside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryTrinity Academy HalifaxAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.8 miSecondaryThe North Halifax Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HX3 6UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HX3 6UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miGo LocalShay Lane, Calderdale, HX2 9AGWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 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 6UD, 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)Central Halifax & BoothtownE02002251
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Calderdale 008DE01010967
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HX3 6UD

Is HX3 6UD (Central Halifax & Boothtown) safe?

The area around HX3 6UD records about 204 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HX3 6UD?

The median sale price around HX3 6UD 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 6UD?

There are 9 schools close to HX3 6UD, including Moorside Community Primary School (Good), Trinity Academy Halifax (Outstanding) and The North Halifax Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HX3 6UD?

HX3 6UD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HX3 6UD (Central Halifax & Boothtown) in Parliament and on the local council?

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