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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 83 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
83
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
48.11(+30%)
Public order
10.25(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.53(-65%)
Drugs
6.09(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-34%)
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 46 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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
Detached10£336,000
Flats1£116,500
Semi-Detached8£191,000
Terraced27£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

WA84YL

Simonside

WA85PQ

Northern Lane

WA84QP

Orchard Way

WA84FL

Aubourn Close

WA84GF

Atterbury Close

WA84HN

Newland Close

WA84EB

Darley Close

WA84LY

Clanfield Avenue

WA84QU

Ravenfield Drive

WA84YA

Eversley

WA84TT

Newsham Close

WA84YD

Edendale

WA84DZ

Fenton Close

WA84FJ

Brookdale

WA84TS

Redbourne Drive

WA84XZ

Eversley

WA84YF

Grizedale

WA84TX

Hough Green

Data Sources

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