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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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £204,500 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
Detached14£279,975
Flats2£109,000
Semi-Detached26£215,500
Terraced22£157,000

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

All postcodes in Highfield

WA87HZ

Mayfair Grove

WA87NL

Heath Road

WA88LG

Laleston Close

WA87DF

Addison Square

WA87PE

Tabley Avenue

WA87TF

Birchfield Road

WA88BZ

Netherfield

WA88GJ

Ashley Green

WA87JE

Liverpool Road

WA87NW

Looe Close

WA87DS

Woodland Avenue

WA88GA

Ashley Green

WA87NJ

Princes Place

WA88SG

Grange Drive

WA87JA

Kershaw Street

WA88DQ

Hale Road

WA88SL

Eastway

WA87EL

Spenser Close

WA87NR

St Mawes Close

WA88DA

Netherfield

WA88HT

Veronica Mews

WA88DR

Alverton Close

WA87HJ

Liverpool Road

WA87JG

Leigh Avenue

WA87PQ

Tabley Avenue

WA87PH

Radnor Drive

WA87DH

Highfield Road

WA87PR

Prescot Road

WA87DA

Tennyson Road

WA87TB

Birchfield Road

WA87TL

Victoria Grove

WA88SH

Southway

WA88SN

Blundell Road

WA87PG

Budworth Avenue

WA88DY

Alexander Drive

WA87HG

Cawfield Avenue

WA87JB

Liverpool Road

WA87NS

Lynton Crescent

WA88DE

Dundalk Road

WA87AN

Liverpool Road

WA87NY

Morrison Mews

WA87PP

Radnor Drive

WA87EY

Highfield

Data Sources

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