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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 45 recent sales, the median property price is £122,000 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
Terraced27£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

WA87AX

Eleanor Street

WA87DU

Lower House Lane

WA87LU

Brunner Road

WA82SD

Central & West Bank

WA87EG

Lower House Lane

WA87EP

Leigh Avenue

WA80DS

Mersey Road

WA82EJ

Widnes Road

WA86AD

Widnes Road

WA87AU

Smith Road

WA82EX

Widnes Road

WA87AL

Ashley Way West

WA87EF

Lower House Lane

WA87RT

Market Street

WA87SQ

Lacey Street

WA80GU

Dennis Road

WA80QE

Ditton Road

WA80TG

Pitt Street

WA87SE

Ollier Street

WA80EZ

Terrace Road

WA82SP

Central & West Bank

WA87BQ

Milton Avenue

WA87JW

Milton Road

WA87QW

Kingsway

WA87TS

Alforde Street

WA87YA

Elizabeth Court

WA80GY

Ashley Way

WA82SG

Central & West Bank

WA87AH

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA80WS

Ditton Road

WA80EP

Irwell Street

WA80FD

Milton Street

WA87AR

Moor Lane

WA80ZJ

Central & West Bank

WA82SR

Central & West Bank

WA86DH

Lugsdale Road

WA87XY

Lacey Court

WA80QD

Nelson Street

WA86AH

Widnes Road

WA87SN

Market Street

WA87TU

Alforde Street

WA80EY

Davies Close

WA80SZ

Trafalgar Court

WA86BT

Brynn Street

WA86DJ

Lugsdale Road

WA87LD

Mottershead Road

WA87NB

Mond Road

WA87QU

Lugsdale Road

WA87TZ

Suttons Lane

WA80PJ

Ditton Road

WA80WN

Mulberry Avenue

WA82AA

Widnes Road

WA82TD

Central & West Bank

WA86NL

Milton Road

WA87QT

Victoria Road

WA80ED

Alice Court

WA82SH

Central & West Bank

WA87DX

Lower House Lane

WA87RD

Violet Street

WA80NF

Chidlow Close

WA80QX

Dock Street

WA82ZZ

Central & West Bank

WA86DW

Vine Street

WA87JL

Towneley Court

WA87ST

Darlington Court

WA80PZ

Hutchinson Street

WA86BX

Alfred Close

WA82BZ

Widnes Road

WA87QA

Alforde Street

WA87QN

Kingsway

WA87RZ

Finlan Road

WA80QF

Sankey Street

WA80TA

Bowers Business Park

WA87AE

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA87RA

Victoria Road

WA82SS

Central & West Bank

WA87JZ

Rose Crescent

WA87LW

Clayton Crescent

WA80EA

Wilkinson Close

WA80QY

Victoria Road

WA82SU

Central & West Bank

WA87RJ

Victoria Road

WA87YT

Ashley Way

WA87BP

Stewards Avenue

WA80NZ

Ditton Road

WA87BD

Lower House Lane

WA80BF

Hutchinson Street

WA80DT

Mersey Road

WA82TB

Central & West Bank

WA87LQ

Squires Avenue

WA80PY

Waterloo Road

WA80QW

Ditton Road

WA87JP

Milton Road

WA80EG

Parsonage Road

WA80PT

Victoria Road

WA82FF

Widnes Road

WA82SX

Central & West Bank

WA86DB

Lugsdale Road

WA87LH

Mottershead Road

WA87TY

Catherine Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.