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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
124.15(+233%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.89(+117%)
Public order
36.2(+257%)
Shoplifting
31.39(+443%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.07(+134%)
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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £122,000 in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £200,000.

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
Flats8£77,500
Semi-Detached15£155,000
Terraced25£120,000

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

WA86BU

Alfred Street

WA87QD

Vicarage Road

WA86DW

Vine Street

WA87RS

Victoria Road

WA80WU

Upper Mersey Road

WA80EP

Irwell Street

WA86AD

Widnes Road

WA80DB

James Close

WA87AP

Moor Lane

WA86AP

Widnes Road

WA80WR

Carter House Way

WA86FN

Timperley Court

WA87LD

Mottershead Road

WA80GX

Wandsworth Way

WA80EE

Wright Crescent

WA87EW

Leigh Avenue

WA87BT

Kipling Crescent

WA82SL

Central & West Bank

WA86BX

Alfred Close

WA82SW

Central & West Bank

WA87LQ

Squires Avenue

WA87DU

Lower House Lane

WA86NS

Princes Street

WA80YQ

Dennis Road

WA87SN

Market Street

WA87LA

Cameron Road

WA80EF

Hurst Street

WA87UF

Suttons Lane

WA87RQ

Lacey Street

WA87AH

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA87XZ

Margaret Court

WA87AR

Moor Lane

WA87UE

Victoria Street

WA80PZ

Hutchinson Street

WA80ZA

Tanhouse Lane

WA87BH

Masefield Avenue

WA87JT

Caldwell Road

WA87GA

Adelaide Court

WA80QL

Milton Street

WA87SB

Violet Street

WA80NZ

Ditton Road

WA80DG

Mersey Road

WA80EW

Oakland Street

WA82TD

Central & West Bank

WA87YT

Ashley Way

WA86AS

Widnes Road

WA82EJ

Widnes Road

WA87QB

Major Cross Street

WA82SB

Central & West Bank

WA80PH

Ditton Road

WA82EX

Widnes Road

WA82SZ

Central & West Bank

WA87SP

Miners Way

WA80WS

Ditton Road

WA86DQ

Trinity Place

WA80QT

West Bank Street

WA87XX

Central & West Bank

WA87JX

Millar Crescent

WA82TB

Central & West Bank

WA87AW

Lower House Lane

WA87ER

Liverpool Road

WA87BP

Stewards Avenue

WA87SE

Ollier Street

WA80QQ

Cromwell Street

WA86DA

Lugsdale Road

WA86DD

Lugsdale Road

WA87LN

Henderson Road

WA87GD

Oaks Place

WA80TA

Bowers Business Park

WA82ET

Widnes Road

WA83JY

Bank Street

WA87BQ

Milton Avenue

WA86NL

Milton Road

WA82TA

Central & West Bank

WA87BJ

Wordsworth Avenue

WA87QS

Central & West Bank

WA87JW

Milton Road

WA82BP

Widnes Road

WA87RT

Market Street

WA80ZW

Waterloo Road

WA87YA

Elizabeth Court

WA86PF

Frederick Street

WA87NA

Mond Road

WA80ED

Alice Court

WA82ZZ

Central & West Bank

WA82SA

Central & West Bank

WA86DB

Lugsdale Road

WA80PP

Ditton Road

WA87JU

Lewis Crescent

WA82SN

Central & West Bank

WA82FH

Widnes Road

WA86DH

Lugsdale Road

WA80ZJ

Central & West Bank

WA80QE

Ditton Road

WA87ST

Darlington Court

WA80NF

Chidlow Close

WA87EA

Caldwell Road

WA87QY

Lugsdale Road

WA80QP

St Bridgets Close

WA87AU

Smith Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.