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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 91 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
91
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
47.02(+26%)
Public order
10.41(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.9(-56%)
Drugs
5.4(+38%)
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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,000,000.

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
Detached9£635,000
Flats8£75,250
Semi-Detached20£194,000
Terraced18£177,500

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

WA88PQ

Standish Court

WA88WJ

Baynard Drive

WA88QD

Pitville Terrace

WA88NZ

Ramsbrook Lane

WA88NB

Halebank Road

WA88ZA

Waterside Lane

WA88QR

Suffolk Place

WA88RA

Everite Road Industrial Estate

WA88PA

Heskin Court

WA88QW

Winchester Place

WA88EQ

Somerville Road

WA88GX

St Michaels View

WA88YX

Broughton Way

WA88AN

Edwards Way

Data Sources

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