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Central & West Bank

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About

The Central & West Bank ward lies on the northern bank of the River Mersey in Widnes. This area is defined by its industrial heritage and significant transport links, including the Silver Jubilee Bridge and the Mersey Gateway crossing. The landscape is largely urban, with residential neighbourhoods situated alongside commercial and former industrial lands. The ward functions as a key connection point between Halton and the broader Liverpool City Region.

A notable local landmark is the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, housed in a historic building. The area includes the West Bank docks and the Spike Island community, which borders the estuary. Land use is mixed, with green spaces like Victoria Park providing recreation. The ward's identity is closely tied to its position along the river and its ongoing role in regional industry and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Central & West Bank has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central & West Bank is £35,107 per year. There are 5 schools in Central & West Bank: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central & West Bank is home to around 7,072 people, with a population density of about 1,454.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central & West Bank Population
7,072
Population density
1,454.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
126.7(+241%)
Public order
37.19(+269%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.49(+91%)
Shoplifting
29.69(+420%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.8(+121%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,246
88.37%
Other White
406
5.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.81%
Other
49
0.69%
Other Asian
45
0.64%
Total population: 7,068

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,614
29.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,035
18.88%
Level 4 qualifications or above
861
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
822
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
13.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,482

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
876
28.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
19.64%
Owns outright
571
18.66%
Owns with a mortgage
536
17.52%
Social rents from council
400
13.07%
Total households: 3,060

Property prices in Central & West Bank

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £121,750 in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central & West Bank in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central & West Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£200,000
Flats5£75,000
Semi-Detached12£150,000
Terraced30£118,000

10 years median price trend in Central & West Bank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.

All postcodes in Central & West Bank

WA87QD

Vicarage Road

WA87QQ

Central & West Bank

WA87EA

Caldwell Road

WA87QH

Vicarage Road

WA86GD

Liebig Court

WA87BW

Browning Avenue

WA87JR

Milton Road

WA87LR

Henderson Road

WA82SA

Central & West Bank

WA86DE

Oxford Street

WA86PF

Frederick Street

WA87SF

Batherton Close

WA87SW

Lacey Street

WA80DP

Beamont Street

WA80ZW

Waterloo Road

WA82DA

Widnes Road

WA86AA

Widnes Road

WA87BU

Burns Crescent

WA80EF

Hurst Street

WA82ST

Central & West Bank

WA87BG

Lower House Lane

WA87BT

Kipling Crescent

WA87GA

Adelaide Court

WA87LE

Sinclair Avenue

WA87LP

Squires Avenue

WA87SG

Thomas Street

WA80PH

Ditton Road

WA80QL

Milton Street

WA83JY

Bank Street

WA86NP

Carlton Street

WA87BL

Scott Avenue

WA87DZ

Lower House Lane

WA87JX

Millar Crescent

WA87LX

Brunner Road

WA80DE

Upper Mersey Road

WA80EW

Oakland Street

WA86AP

Widnes Road

WA86BG

Lugsdale Road

WA87AJ

Martinsville Court

WA87RW

Guest Street

WA80QS

St Patricks Close

WA82SL

Central & West Bank

WA87QB

Major Cross Street

WA87QS

Central & West Bank

WA80GX

Wandsworth Way

WA86DG

Cambridge Street

WA87ER

Liverpool Road

WA87RX

Alexandra Street

WA82SY

Central & West Bank

WA82TA

Central & West Bank

WA86FN

Timperley Court

WA87LF

Mottershead Road

WA87LT

Sinclair Avenue

WA87RQ

Lacey Street

WA87SS

Witt Road

WA80QP

St Bridgets Close

WA87RE

Chapel Street

WA87XX

Central & West Bank

WA80NE

Ditton Road

WA82ET

Widnes Road

WA87BH

Masefield Avenue

WA87LA

Cameron Road

WA87SB

Violet Street

WA80EE

Wright Crescent

WA80ZH

Central & West Bank

WA80TF

Cornubia Road

WA80ZA

Tanhouse Lane

WA87AP

Moor Lane

WA87LG

Wavertree Avenue

WA87UB

Ann Street West

WA80ZL

Central & West Bank

WA82SF

Central & West Bank

WA80DQ

Irwell Street

WA80PU

Central & West Bank

WA80WU

Upper Mersey Road

WA82SN

Central & West Bank

WA87GD

Oaks Place

WA80EL

Cholmondeley Street

WA86AL

Vicarage Road

WA82SW

Central & West Bank

WA80NS

Black Cat Industrial Estate

WA80WR

Carter House Way

WA82SJ

Central & West Bank

WA87EQ

Lower House Lane

WA87LJ

Timmis Crescent

WA87LS

Wavertree Avenue

WA87LZ

Brunner Road

WA87QZ

Victoria Square

WA87SJ

Luton Street

WA82SB

Central & West Bank

WA87LN

Henderson Road

WA80DZ

Irwell Street

WA80SB

Cornubia Road

WA87QF

Central & West Bank

WA80NL

Spring Street

WA82FT

Widnes Road

WA86AS

Widnes Road

WA86DA

Lugsdale Road

WA86NS

Princes Street

WA87AT

Egypt Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.