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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

WA87SP

Miners Way

WA80NQ

Ashley Way

WA80PB

Desoto Road

WA87TR

Alforde Street

WA80DB

James Close

WA87BE

Moorside Court

WA87ND

Mottershead Close

WA87RU

Witt Road

WA87RY

Bold Street

WA80NG

Lower Church Street

WA80NX

Mathieson Road

WA80QR

Waterloo Road

WA80RD

Widnes Road

WA82SE

Central & West Bank

WA87BN

Stewards Avenue

WA87LB

Naughton Road

WA87NA

Mond Road

WA87QY

Lugsdale Road

WA80QN

West Bank Street

WA82TE

Central & West Bank

WA87SH

Lacey Street

WA82FE

Widnes Road

WA82FH

Widnes Road

WA82SZ

Central & West Bank

WA80YQ

Dennis Road

WA86DD

Lugsdale Road

WA87BS

Hood Road

WA87JY

Rose Street

WA80PF

Macdermott Road

WA80PP

Ditton Road

WA80QU

Church Street

WA86NN

Charles Street

WA87LY

Haig Road

WA87UE

Victoria Street

WA82BP

Widnes Road

WA87AW

Lower House Lane

WA87EW

Leigh Avenue

WA87JU

Lewis Crescent

WA80DG

Mersey Road

WA80NP

Violet Street

WA80QT

West Bank Street

WA82EP

Widnes Road

WA86BU

Alfred Street

WA86DF

Keble Street

WA86DQ

Trinity Place

WA87JT

Caldwell Road

WA87UF

Suttons Lane

WA87XZ

Margaret Court

WA82FP

Widnes Road

WA86NW

Sharp Street

WA87RP

Victoria Road

WA80DF

Mersey Road

WA80DN

St Marys Road

WA80QQ

Cromwell Street

WA82FG

Widnes Road

WA87BJ

Wordsworth Avenue

WA87LL

Haig Road

WA80EB

Bridge View Close

WA80PA

Ditton Road

WA82SQ

Central & West Bank

WA86BY

Quinn Street

WA86NT

Princes Street

WA87RS

Victoria Road

Data Sources

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