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About

Highfield is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the town of Widnes, within the borough of Halton. The area is characterised by its post-war housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and terraced homes built to accommodate the town's industrial workforce. It is a largely residential community with local shopping parades providing essential services to its inhabitants.

The ward is bordered by the Sankey Canal to the east, a historic waterway that once served the region's chemical industries. Green spaces like Highfield Park offer recreational areas within the urban setting. The community is served by several local primary schools, reinforcing its function as a settled family-oriented neighbourhood in Widnes.

Area overview

On average Highfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfield is £40,258 per year. There are 7 schools in Highfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Highfield is home to around 6,396 people, with a population density of about 3,250.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfield Population
6,396
Population density
3,250.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.11(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.79(+12%)
Public order
14.23(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.82(+43%)
Drugs
7.66(+102%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,099
95.31%
Other White
75
1.17%
Irish
50
0.78%
Other Asian
24
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.34%
Total population: 6,399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,317
24.75%
No qualifications
1,078
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
996
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
874
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 5,322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,081
38.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,004
36.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
313
11.28%
Other social rented
218
7.86%
Social rents from council
72
2.59%
Total households: 2,775

Property prices in Highfield

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £502,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highfield 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 Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£280,000
Flats2£109,000
Semi-Detached27£216,000
Terraced23£155,000

10 years median price trend in Highfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

All postcodes in Highfield

WA87DW

Highfield Road

WA87QP

Kingsway

WA87NN

Lynton Crescent

WA88BY

Netherfield

WA87DG

Shelley Road

WA87BY

Capesthorne Close

WA87EN

Marlowe Close

WA87TH

Victoria Avenue

WA88BP

Chilington Avenue

WA87DT

Highfield Road

WA88DH

Jasmine Grove

WA88DJ

Myrtle Grove

WA87DN

Highfield Crescent

WA87HY

Liverpool Road

WA86PX

Birchfield Avenue

WA88BW

Brinton Close

WA87DJ

Highfield Road

WA87HD

Liverpool Road

WA87NQ

Heath Road

WA87SZ

Birchfield Road

WA88DP

Highfield

WA88EF

Rowthorn Close

WA88EG

Montgomery Road

WA87HX

Liverpool Road

WA87JD

Ball Pathway

WA87SY

Birchfield Road

WA87DE

Shelley Road

WA87SU

Birchfield Road

WA87SX

Birchfield Road

WA87EB

Foxley Heath

WA87NT

Lynton Crescent

WA88DF

Dundalk Road

WA88SE

Elizabeth Terrace

WA87PD

Prescot Road

WA88BS

Dundalk Road

WA88DW

Hale Road

WA87ED

Toft Close

WA87DR

Woodland Avenue

WA87NU

Heath Road

WA88DD

Dundalk Road

WA87HB

St Thomas Court

WA87HH

Lewis Grove

WA87PJ

Cradley

WA87HL

Liverpool Road

WA87JF

Liverpool Road

WA88SB

Berry Road

WA88DN

Ash Grove

WA87EX

Keats Close

WA87TA

Birchfield Road

WA87TE

Birchfield Road

WA87JQ

Leigh Avenue

WA88SS

Blundell Road

WA87NX

Brentfield

WA88BX

Netherfield

WA88SD

Hale Road

WA87EE

Holkham Close

WA87DQ

Shakespeare Road

WA87EJ

Foxley Heath

WA88DB

Dundalk Road

WA87PT

St Johns Villas

WA87PU

Broadheath Terrace

WA87TD

Highfield

WA87JJ

Primrose Close

WA87PF

Tabley Avenue

WA87PL

Cradley

WA87PW

Rostherne Crescent

WA87PX

Prescot Road

WA87TJ

Victoria Avenue

WA88US

Crossway

WA88PE

Gathurst Court

WA88SQ

Crossway

WA86PZ

Bradshaw Street

WA87EH

Millington Close

WA87ES

Coleridge Grove

WA87EU

Southey Close

WA87HF

Green Lane

WA87NH

Jubilee Way

WA87NP

Bude Road

WA88AA

Lodge Place

WA88SF

Hale Road

WA88SA

Hale Road

WA87AA

Three Crowns Close

WA87DD

Shakespeare Road

WA88DG

Dundalk Road

WA86QA

Rose View Avenue

WA88BT

Thornton

WA88BU

Netherfield

WA87PN

Cradley

WA87TG

Birchfield Road

WA88DL

Almond Grove

WA88SX

Hale Road

WA87EZ

Liverpool Road

WA87PS

Woodville Place

WA88SJ

Northway

WA87BZ

Prestbury Close

WA87DL

Highfield Road

WA87HQ

Glenn Place

WA87PB

Kelsall Close

WA87DB

Tennyson Road

WA87DP

Hollybank Court

Data Sources

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