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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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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-Detached22£189,000
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

L244AZ

Church Road

L244BE

Ireland Road

WA88UH

Clapgate Crescent

L244BH

Vicarage Close

L244BN

Cherrytree Close

WA88AJ

Abbey Road

WA88TU

Hale Road

WA88UU

Hale Road

L244BB

Pepper Street

L244BF

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

WA88QD

Pitville Terrace

WA88WL

Foundry Lane

L244BA

Church Road

WA88TP

Mckeagney Gardens

Data Sources

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