| Council | Calderdale |
| Crime Rate | High for a Yorkshire and the Humber suburb 99% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Ovenden is £146,200, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Ovenden house price trends over the last 30 years.
£146,200
£251,000
£83,500
£170,950
£119,600
Is Ovenden a nice place to live?
Ovenden is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Ovenden?
Ovenden has a high crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber suburb, with around 149 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 99% above the national average, and 61% above the West Yorkshire average.
What are the best schools in Ovenden?
Ovenden has 31 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Trinity Academy Halifax. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy and Trinity Academy Akroydon. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Ovenden?
The majority of residents in Ovenden identify as White (British) (87%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The most common religion is No religion (51%).