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Central & West Bank

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About

The Central & West Bank ward is located in the borough of Halton, covering parts of Runcorn and the surrounding areas. It includes residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and green spaces along the River Mersey. The ward is known for its mix of housing, from terraced homes to modern developments, catering to a range of communities.

Key features include the West Bank area, which has industrial and commercial sites, as well as access to the Silver Jubilee Bridge, connecting Runcorn to Widnes. The ward also has parks and riverside walks, providing outdoor spaces for recreation. Public transport links and proximity to major roads make it a practical location for commuting. The area reflects Halton's industrial heritage while serving as a residential hub.

Area overview

On average Central & West Bank has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central & West Bank is £31,716 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 £121,500 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£72,000
Semi-Detached11£165,000
Terraced32£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

WA80PB

Desoto Road

WA87BE

Moorside Court

WA87EA

Caldwell Road

WA87ND

Mottershead Close

WA87RY

Bold Street

WA87TR

Alforde Street

WA82TE

Widnes Riverside

WA80RD

Widnes Road

WA82SE

Widnes Riverside

WA80NG

Lower Church Street

WA80NX

Desoto Road

WA80QN

West Bank Street

WA80QR

Factory Lane

WA87BN

Browning Avenue

WA87LB

Mottershead Road

WA87NA

Mond Road

WA87QY

Lugsdale Road

WA87SH

Lacey Street

WA82FE

Widnes Road

WA82SZ

Widnes Riverside

WA80YQ

Dennis Road

WA82FH

Widnes Road

WA86DD

Lugsdale Road

WA87BS

Hood Road

WA87JY

Rose Street

WA87QH

Vicarage Road

WA82BP

Widnes Road

WA80PF

Dock Road

WA80PP

Ditton Road

WA80QU

Chidlow Close

WA86NN

Charles Street

WA87AW

Lower House Lane

WA87EW

Shakespeare Road

WA87JU

Lewis Crescent

WA87LY

Haig Road

WA87UE

Victoria Street

WA82EP

Widnes Road

WA82FP

Widnes Road

WA80DG

Chidlow Close

WA80NP

Violet Street

WA80QT

Dock Street

WA86BU

Alfred Street

WA86DF

Keble Street

WA86DQ

Trinity Place

WA86NW

Sharp Street

WA87JT

Caldwell Road

WA87RP

Thomas Street

WA87UF

Batherton Close

WA87XZ

Elizabeth Court

WA80DF

Mersey Road

WA82FG

Widnes Road

WA80DN

St Marys Road

WA80EB

Bridge View Close

WA80PA

Ditton Road

WA80QQ

Cromwell Street

WA82SQ

Widnes Riverside

WA86BY

Quinn Street

WA86NT

Prince's Street

WA87BJ

Wordsworth Avenue

WA87LL

Haig Road

WA87RS

Widnes Riverside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.