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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

WA80ZH

Central & West Bank

WA87LZ

Brunner Road

WA87LG

Wavertree Avenue

WA80QR

Waterloo Road

WA80PA

Ditton Road

WA87TZ

Suttons Lane

WA82SY

Central & West Bank

WA87LP

Squires Avenue

WA87NB

Mond Road

WA80GY

Ashley Way

WA87XY

Lacey Court

WA80EZ

Terrace Road

WA87LH

Mottershead Road

WA82DA

Widnes Road

WA82SU

Central & West Bank

WA87UB

Ann Street West

WA87TS

Alforde Street

WA80QY

Victoria Road

WA80QF

Sankey Street

WA87RY

Bold Street

WA87BS

Hood Road

WA87RJ

Victoria Road

WA82SP

Central & West Bank

WA87AL

Ashley Way West

WA87ND

Mottershead Close

WA87RD

Violet Street

WA86DG

Cambridge Street

WA87DZ

Lower House Lane

WA87JZ

Rose Crescent

WA87BL

Scott Avenue

WA80PB

Desoto Road

WA87EP

Leigh Avenue

WA80DE

Upper Mersey Road

WA87LR

Henderson Road

WA82SE

Central & West Bank

WA80GU

Dennis Road

WA87RX

Alexandra Street

WA86NN

Charles Street

WA87EG

Lower House Lane

WA82SQ

Central & West Bank

WA87QH

Vicarage Road

WA87RW

Guest Street

WA82FE

Widnes Road

WA87RZ

Finlan Road

WA80DT

Mersey Road

WA87AJ

Martinsville Court

WA82SG

Central & West Bank

WA87QQ

Central & West Bank

WA87TU

Alforde Street

WA82SF

Central & West Bank

WA80EG

Parsonage Road

WA80TF

Cornubia Road

WA87LF

Mottershead Road

WA80QD

Nelson Street

WA87SQ

Lacey Street

WA80DZ

Irwell Street

WA80WN

Mulberry Avenue

WA80EA

Wilkinson Close

WA87QU

Lugsdale Road

WA82ST

Central & West Bank

WA87QW

Kingsway

WA86DF

Keble Street

WA80EB

Bridge View Close

Data Sources

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