Property profile

12 Poleacre Drive

Map showing 12 Poleacre Drive, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£315,000

Detached sold in Hough Green

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold29 Sept 2023
£275,000Change since last sale: +£39,000 (+14%)
Annualised change
+4.4% per yearHalton annualised change (detached) since 2023: +4.6% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £296 per sq ft
£275 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£22 per sq ft (−7.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Hough Green
£342,250Estimate vs local median: −£29,000 (−8.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area106 m² / 1,141 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection09 Mar 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 Sept 2023£275,000-

Local market

Property prices in Hough Green

Median price: £183,500
Price per sq ft: £264
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £141K – £300K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Hough Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hough Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£342,250£296
Semi-Detached17£182,000£307
Terraced22£138,500£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hough Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£123,000£75,000
2017£225,000£117,000£80,000
2018£247,500£127,500£86,000
2019£249,950£125,500£80,000
2020£274,000£144,950£94,000
2021£317,500£147,500£93,500
2022£300,000£166,000£121,000
2023£292,000£195,500£114,750
2024£273,000£177,000£125,250
2025£344,625£177,500£132,000
2026£317,500£182,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£200£87
2017£200£181£99
2018£216£198£96
2019£225£192£99
2020£225£206£107
2021£247£234£112
2022£280£242£135
2023£297£272£138
2024£303£283£147
2025£297£301£149
2026£279£307£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hough Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9ZY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9ZY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20258, Tate Close, Widnes, WA8 9ZZDetachedFreehold£290,000
18 Jun 202612, Heathfield Park, Widnes, WA8 9WYDetachedFreehold£387,500
17 Dec 202521, Heathfield Park, Widnes, WA8 9WYDetachedFreehold£356,000
30 Sept 202553, Heathfield Park, Widnes, WA8 9WYDetachedFreehold£387,000
18 Jul 20256, Heathfield Park, Widnes, WA8 9WYDetachedFreehold£380,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold101 m²£225,000 (2016)
5, Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold92 m²£230,000 (2021)
6, Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold86 m²£169,950 (2004)
7 Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold97 m²£177,000 (2005)
8 Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold83 m²£138,000 (2003)
10, Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold86 m²£90,000 (2001)
11, Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold69 m²£135,000 (2013)
14 Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold67 m²£89,000 (2002)
21, Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold79 m²£225,000 (2019)
23, Poleacre Drive, WidnesFreehold92 m²£82,950 (1997)

Area insights for WA8 9ZY

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Overview

Postcode WA8 9ZY is located in an urban city, within the Hough Green area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton Rocks area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year. The median sale price in Hough Green is £183,500 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,750 and £300,000. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upton Rocks Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Upton Rocks has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,299 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Upton Rocks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 239 ft away from WA8 9ZY.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton Rocks near WA8 9ZY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 9ZY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 9ZY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUpton Rocks ParkLargeWalking directions to Upton Rocks Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
4,236.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.36(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.89(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-64%)
Other theft
2.87(-57%)
Public order
1.79(-82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
91.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.11%
African
4
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
33.76%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.92%
No qualifications
22
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
53.1%
Owns outright
36
31.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.16%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

Schools

In the WA8 9ZY postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA8 9ZY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryOrmiston Chadwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miNot applicableAshley High SchoolCommunity special school
0.5 miNot applicableChesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 9ZY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 9ZY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodQueensbury Way, Widnes, WA8 9DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food