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About

Hough Green is a residential ward located in the eastern part of the borough of Halton, primarily within the town of Widnes. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and post-war developments. Its landscape is largely flat, with the ward bordered by the main Liverpool to Manchester railway line to the north. Local amenities and several primary schools serve the community within this established neighbourhood.

The ward is directly adjacent to Spike Island and the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, which sits on the banks of the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. This location places Hough Green near significant industrial heritage and regenerated waterfront paths. Public transport links, including Hough Green railway station, provide connections to Liverpool and Manchester, supporting the area's role as a commuter settlement within the wider North West region.

Area overview

On average Hough Green has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hough Green is £49,021 per year. There are 2 schools in Hough Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hough Green is home to around 6,734 people, with a population density of about 4,587.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hough Green Population
6,734
Population density
4,587.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.75(+33%)
Public order
8.76(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(-26%)
Drugs
5.2(+33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,363
94.45%
Other White
132
1.96%
Indian
33
0.49%
African
28
0.42%
Irish
25
0.37%
Total population: 6,737

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,239
22.66%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,168
21.36%
Level 3 (A level)
974
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
949
17.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 5,467

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
917
29.49%
Other social rented
837
26.91%
Owns with a mortgage
757
24.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
9.45%
Social rents from council
246
7.91%
Total households: 3,110

Property prices in Hough Green

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £155,500 in Hough Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,350 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hough Green 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 Hough Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£322,500
Flats1£116,500
Semi-Detached11£184,000
Terraced30£130,000

10 years median price trend in Hough Green

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

All postcodes in Hough Green

WA84PE

Hough Green Road

WA84TG

Cherrysutton

WA84GH

Arkenstone Close

WA84TS

Redbourne Drive

WA84EA

Langton Close

WA84SB

Chedworth Drive

WA84SU

Brandon

WA84NP

Dunsford

WA84SL

Tiverton Close

WA84QS

Billington Road

WA84QP

Orchard Way

WA84QU

Ravenfield Drive

WA84TN

Cherrysutton

WA84XU

Arley Drive

WA84LZ

Shipton Close

WA84TD

Bechers

WA84SY

Brandon

WA84TR

Columbine Close

WA84UN

Gainford Close

WA84XN

Arden

WA84TX

Hough Green

WA84UQ

Ellerton Close

WA84DX

Broxton Close

WA84SD

Oxton Close

WA84GA

Iris Close

WA84QT

Blair Drive

WA84TW

Cherrysutton

WA84TA

Brookdale

WA84YN

Simonside

WA84SE

Burnsall Drive

WA84GD

Flander Close

WA84SX

Brandon

WA84XZ

Eversley

WA84XT

Arley Drive

WA84TH

Cherrysutton

WA89ZZ

Tate Close

WA84FF

Aylsham Close

WA84GJ

Durlston Close

WA84GB

Misty Close

WA84YZ

Astley Close

WA84DZ

Fenton Close

WA84FG

Lea Cross Grove

WA84SW

Chatsworth Drive

WA84YB

Eversley

WA84YD

Edendale

WA85PQ

Northern Lane

WA84TJ

Cherrysutton

WA84TF

Cherrysutton

WA84SJ

Ravenfield Drive

WA89ZX

Moyles Close

WA84SN

Hambleton Close

WA84XX

Arley Drive

WA84FJ

Brookdale

WA84XP

Afton

WA84SZ

Hough Green Road

WA84NA

Turner Close

WA84PD

Prescot Road

WA84FE

Porthcawl Close

WA84XL

Arden

WA84HN

Newland Close

WA84YW

Whernside

WA84TP

Bechers

WA84YH

Fulbeck

WA84GG

Catford Close

WA84GE

Ormond Close

WA89ZY

Poleacre Drive

WA84TL

Cherrysutton

WA84YG

Grizedale

WA84YR

Blackbrook Close

WA84TB

Brookdale

WA84PG

Hough Green Road

WA84SP

Burnham Close

WA84SS

Aire

WA84XS

Arley Drive

WA84YP

Rainbow Close

WA84QR

Hough Green Road

WA84PA

Hough Green Road

WA84LY

Clanfield Avenue

WA84YE

Arley Drive

WA84GF

Atterbury Close

WA84TE

Bechers

WA84SA

Great Ashfield

WA84JT

Warkworth Close

WA89WY

Heathfield Park

WA84TQ

Cherrysutton

WA84NN

Deepdale

WA84YA

Eversley

WA84NQ

Parklands

WA84HQ

Croston Close

WA84EB

Darley Close

WA84DW

Caxton Close

WA84NS

Danescroft

WA84XW

Afton

WA84DY

Caxton Close

WA84XG

Liverpool Road

WA84FL

Aubourn Close

WA89WX

Heathfield Park

WA84GQ

Rufford Close

WA84TU

Cherrysutton

WA84PP

Haddon Drive

Data Sources

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