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Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

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About

The Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank ward encompasses a primarily residential area on the southern outskirts of Widnes, bordering the River Mersey. Its landscape is characterised by suburban housing estates, local retail parades, and pockets of industrial activity, particularly around the Halebank area. The ward includes the historic core of Hale Village, with its older cottages and the notable St. Mary's Church.

A significant feature is the large Ditton Brook retail and distribution park, representing a major employment zone. The area is defined by transport corridors, including the A562 and the West Coast Main Line railway. Green spaces are found at Hale Park and along some stretches of the brook, providing local recreational areas amidst the built environment.

Area overview

On average Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank is £41,946 per year. There are 3 schools in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank is home to around 7,592 people, with a population density of about 608.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank Population
7,592
Population density
608.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.84(+23%)
Public order
9.35(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.69(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(-5%)
Other theft
5.66(-14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,112
93.65%
Other White
213
2.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.59%
Irish
43
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.4%
Total population: 7,594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,443
23.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,301
21.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,081
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
16.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
746
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,059

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
997
31.01%
Owns with a mortgage
931
28.96%
Other social rented
538
16.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
11.91%
Social rents from council
300
9.33%
Total households: 3,215

Property prices in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank 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 Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£742,500
Flats6£77,000
Semi-Detached23£195,000
Terraced13£143,000

10 years median price trend in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank.

All postcodes in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

WA88TJ

St Michael's Close

L244AJ

Orford Close

L244AT

Curlender Way

WA88NQ

Halebank Road

WA88NU

Old Higher Road

WA88NW

Halebank Road

WA88UQ

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

WA88WD

Foundry Lane

WA88XQ

Hale Road

L245RG

Baileys Lane

WA88EH

Wavell Avenue

WA88QS

Ditchfield Road

WA88QU

Heyes Road

WA88GP

Linnal Park

WA88AN

Edwards Way

WA88AQ

Coronation Drive

L244AR

Wellington Gate

L244AU

Brock Gardens

L245RD

Hale Road

WA88AB

Coronation Drive

WA88NA

Halebank Road

WA88XF

Baguley Avenue

L244BQ

Appletree Close

WA88LX

Hale Gate Road

WA88TN

Hale Road

WA88TL

St Michaels Industrial Estate

WA88TZ

Foundry Lane

L244AH

Meols Close

L245RQ

Baileys Lane

WA88NE

Halebank Road

WA88QP

Norfolk Place

L244AE

High Street

L245RL

Ramsbrook Lane

WA88UG

Hale Road

WA88WH

Norris Grove

L245RU

Malin Close

L245RW

Arklow Drive

WA88SZ

Hale Road

WA88ED

Cunningham Road

WA88GN

Linnal Park

WA88LP

Mersey View Road

WA88NL

Halebank Road

WA88QL

York Road

L244BJ

Clamley Gardens

WA88GT

Foundry Lane

WA88NY

Higher Road

WA88YL

Church Meadow Walk

WA88AR

Philip Road

WA88PX

Hale Road

L245SG

Hoghton Tower Court

WA88ZA

Waterside Lane

WA88AL

Abbey Close

WA88QA

Hale Road

WA88WQ

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

WA80TL

Hale Road

WA88PZ

Hale Road

WA88TF

St Michaels Road

WA88TR

Hale Road

L244AP

John Middleton Close

L244BP

Assheton Walk

L244EB

Church End Mews

WA88GS

Clap Gate Crescent

WA88NJ

Halebank Road

WA88SY

Hale Road

L244AW

Turton Close

L245SB

Aran Close

L245SF

Langford

L245RF

Hale Road

WA88DU

Montgomery Road

WA88GX

St Michaels View

WA88RE

Gavin Road

WA88AE

Baron's Close

WA88AW

Abbey Road

WA88LU

Halegate Road

WA88PT

Everite Road

WA88UT

Hale Road

WA88YE

Poulton Drive

L245RE

Hale Road

WA88FY

Albright Road

WA88PU

Ditton Road

WA88TY

Hale Road

WA88UB

Desoto Road

L245RX

Greenore Drive

L245RP

Ramsbrook Lane

L245RS

Carlow Close

L244AS

Rossall Close

WA88QH

Ditchfield Road

WA88XA

Kenview Close

WA88QB

Hale Road

WA88QZ

Ditchfield Road

WA88WF

Burmarsh Lane

WA88YX

Broughton Way

WA88FW

Newstead Road

WA88QQ

Arnold Place

L244AL

St Marys Close

L245RN

Arklow Drive

L245SE

Ladypool

WA88GW

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

WA88LT

Halegate Road

WA88QR

Suffolk Place

Data Sources

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