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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 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
133
Deprivation level
6/10
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
74.58(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.14(+1%)
Public order
12.51(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.2(+36%)
Drugs
8.44(+116%)
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,999 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
Detached13£279,950
Flats3£93,000
Semi-Detached26£214,500
Terraced20£159,500

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

All postcodes in Highfield

WA87NU

Heath Road

WA88DW

Hale Road

WA88BZ

Netherfield

WA87PR

Prescot Road

WA87HD

Liverpool Road

WA87JE

Liverpool Road

WA87ED

Toft Close

WA88BW

Brinton Close

WA88DN

Ash Grove

WA87PG

Budworth Avenue

WA88SE

Elizabeth Terrace

WA87TB

Birchfield Road

WA88BT

Thornton

WA88SS

Blundell Road

WA87DJ

Highfield Road

WA88DY

Alexander Drive

WA87TG

Birchfield Road

WA87EX

Keats Close

WA87DN

Highfield Crescent

WA87DT

Highfield Road

WA87SZ

Birchfield Road

WA87NN

Lynton Crescent

WA87PQ

Tabley Avenue

WA88DF

Dundalk Road

WA87EB

Foxley Heath

WA88BS

Dundalk Road

WA87ES

Coleridge Grove

WA87DL

Highfield Road

WA88BX

Netherfield

WA87DF

Addison Square

WA87EE

Holkham Close

WA87NY

Morrison Mews

WA87TE

Birchfield Road

WA88SX

Hale Road

WA88SD

Hale Road

WA88DP

Highfield

WA87EN

Marlowe Close

WA87PN

Cradley

WA87JA

Kershaw Street

WA88HT

Veronica Mews

WA87EL

Spenser Close

WA87TL

Victoria Grove

WA87NH

Jubilee Way

Data Sources

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