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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

WA80DQ

Irwell Street

WA87BN

Stewards Avenue

WA87QA

Alforde Street

WA82EP

Widnes Road

WA80DN

St Marys Road

WA87BU

Burns Crescent

WA87LW

Clayton Crescent

WA80QS

St Patricks Close

WA87JR

Milton Road

WA87LE

Sinclair Avenue

WA87LT

Sinclair Avenue

WA82AA

Widnes Road

WA87LJ

Timmis Crescent

WA86BT

Brynn Street

WA87SH

Lacey Street

WA80QW

Ditton Road

WA87BG

Lower House Lane

WA87RE

Chapel Street

WA86NP

Carlton Street

WA87LU

Brunner Road

WA80ZL

John Price Close

WA82TE

Central & West Bank

WA87SS

Witt Road

WA80EL

Cholmondeley Street

WA80NS

Black Cat Industrial Estate

WA80RD

Widnes Road

WA87TY

Catherine Street

WA80QU

Church Street

WA80PY

Waterloo Road

WA82SX

Central & West Bank

WA80BF

Hutchinson Street

WA87EF

Lower House Lane

WA80FD

Milton Street

WA86AL

Vicarage Road

WA80TG

Pitt Street

WA87AX

Eleanor Street

WA80DF

Mersey Road

WA82BZ

Widnes Road

WA82SR

Central & West Bank

WA87QF

Central & West Bank

WA86GD

Liebig Court

WA86NW

Sharp Street

WA87SF

Batherton Close

WA87RP

Victoria Road

WA86BY

Quinn Street

WA87TR

Alforde Street

WA87JP

Milton Road

WA80DP

Beamont Street

WA87AT

Egypt Street

WA80QN

West Bank Street

WA82SJ

Central & West Bank

WA87LX

Brunner Road

WA82SS

Central & West Bank

WA86NT

Princes Street

WA87SJ

Luton Street

WA80EY

Davies Close

WA86DE

Oxford Street

WA87AE

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA86DJ

Lugsdale Road

WA87BE

Moorside Court

WA80PJ

Ditton Road

WA87JY

Rose Street

WA87LL

Haig Road

WA80PT

Victoria Road

WA82FP

Widnes Road

WA87DX

Lower House Lane

WA80QX

Dock Street

WA86AH

Widnes Road

WA80NL

Spring Street

WA80NX

Mathieson Road

WA80SB

Cornubia Road

WA80SZ

Trafalgar Court

WA87LB

Naughton Road

WA87LS

Wavertree Avenue

WA87QN

Kingsway

WA80NP

Violet Street

WA82FT

Widnes Road

WA80DS

Mersey Road

WA82SD

Central & West Bank

WA87RU

Witt Road

WA80NE

Ditton Road

WA82FF

Widnes Road

WA80NG

Lower Church Street

WA87BW

Browning Avenue

WA86BG

Lugsdale Road

WA80PU

Central & West Bank

WA82SH

Central & West Bank

WA87SW

Lacey Street

WA87SG

Thomas Street

WA87JL

Towneley Court

WA87QZ

Victoria Square

WA87BD

Lower House Lane

WA80NQ

Ashley Way

WA87RA

Victoria Road

WA86AA

Widnes Road

WA82FG

Widnes Road

WA87EQ

Lower House Lane

WA80PF

Macdermott Road

WA87LY

Haig Road

WA87QT

Victoria Road

Data Sources

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