Property profile

7 Alexander Drive

Map showing 7 Alexander Drive, Widnes

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£95,000

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

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £176 per sq ft
£98 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£78 per sq ft (−44%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Highfield
£125,000Estimate vs local median: −£28,000 (−23%)
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 typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area92 m² / 990 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection08 Feb 2024

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Highfield

Median price: £207,000
Price per sq ft: £230
Sales (last 12 months): 54
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £285K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £357,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£299,500£295
Semi-Detached27£235,000£245
Terraced19£165,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,998£122,000£165,000£136,000
2017£214,995£71,250£171,000£101,500
2018£208,500£67,000£140,000£107,000
2019£228,000£102,500£157,500£103,250
2020£204,000£71,500£151,000£117,750
2021£252,000£111,250£207,400£120,000
2022£292,000£114,000£205,000£149,300
2023£290,000£105,000£220,000£142,000
2024£301,000£125,000£230,000£145,250
2025£279,950£93,000£218,000£160,000
2026£300,500—£251,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£162£180£157
2017£194£142£170£120
2018£196£134£166£130
2019£217£176£157£126
2020£197£136£176£138
2021£242£175£214£140
2022£250£159£225£165
2023£278£170£220£153
2024£266£176£234£176
2025£294£180£255£195
2026£324—£245£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 8DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 8DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202688, Hale Road, Widnes, WA8 8DWTerracedFreehold£165,000
12 Dec 202555, Hale Road, Widnes, WA8 8DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
16 May 20256, Almond Grove, Widnes, WA8 8DLTerracedFreehold£153,000
22 May 202652, Standish Court, Widnes, WA8 8PQTerracedFreehold£105,000
01 May 20265, Cunningham Road, Widnes, WA8 8EETerracedFreehold£160,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Alexander Drive, Widnes-90 m²-
Golden Flower, 5 Alexander Drive, Widnes-96 m²-

Area insights for WA8 8DY

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Overview

Postcode WA8 8DY is located in an urban city, within the Highfield area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ditton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ditton is £36,019 per year. The median sale price in Highfield is £207,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ditton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,066 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ditton has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.9%

Approximately 34.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ditton is £36,019 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 8DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Ditton near WA8 8DY 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 8DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 8DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George's ParkLargeWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
5,157.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.96(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.71(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.69(-74%)
Public order
4.69(-54%)
Other crime
4.02(+62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
92.18%
Other White
10
4.12%
Arab
5
2.06%
Caribbean
1
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
27.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
18.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
16.75%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
31
28.44%
Owns outright
29
26.61%
Owns with a mortgage
25
22.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.6%
Social rents from council
7
6.42%
Total households: 109

Schools

In the WA8 8DY postcode area, located within Ditton, there are 5 primary and 2 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 8DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNurseryAspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.4 miNot applicableAshley High SchoolCommunity special school
0.4 miNot applicableChesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 8DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 8DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miBargain Booze Select ConvenienceDitchfield Road, Halton, WA8 8QHWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience