Property profile

5 Spenser Close

Map showing 5, Spenser Close, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£320,000

Detached sold in Highfield

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 sold20 Mar 2015
£175,000Change since last sale: +£145,000 (+83%)
Annualised change
+5.4% per yearHalton annualised change (detached) since 2015: +5.0% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £273 per sq ft
£280 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£7 per sq ft (+2.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Highfield
£289,000Estimate vs local median: +£31,000 (+11%)
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
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection16 Dec 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Mar 2015£175,000+130%
30 Apr 1996£75,995-

Local market

Property prices in Highfield

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £227
Sales (last 12 months): 58
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £273K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,999 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
Detached7£289,000£273
Semi-Detached28£231,500£247
Terraced22£162,500£210
Flats1£68,999£134

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£220,000£160,000
2026£289,000—£268,000£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£256—£247£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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20261, Three Crowns Close, Widnes, WA8 7AADetachedLeasehold£350,000
30 Sept 202533, Three Crowns Close, Widnes, WA8 7AADetachedLeasehold£357,500
07 Nov 20257, Holkham Close, Widnes, WA8 7EEDetachedFreehold£345,000
02 Sept 202512, Holkham Close, Widnes, WA8 7EESemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
30 Apr 202666, Foxley Heath, Widnes, WA8 7EJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Spenser Close, WidnesFreehold112 m²£148,000 (2003)

Area insights for WA8 7EL

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Overview

Postcode WA8 7EL is located in an urban city, within the Highfield area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The median sale price in Highfield is £200,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £272,750. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Victoria Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,127 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Victoria Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 7EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria Park near WA8 7EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 7EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 7EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing George's ParkLargeWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
505
Population density
1,019 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.74(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.43(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.77(-14%)
Drugs
7.21(+85%)
Vehicle crime
3.33(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
481
95.25%
Indian
6
1.19%
Other White
6
1.19%
Chinese
5
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.4%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
31.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
89
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
82
20.81%
No qualifications
46
11.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 394

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
127
66.15%
Owns outright
51
26.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.21%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.56%
Social rents from council
1
0.52%
Total households: 192

Schools

In the WA8 7EL postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 7EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDitton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondarySaints Peter and Paul Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableChesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 7EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 7EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miA & D NewsLower House Lane, Halton, WA8 7EFWalking directions to A & D News
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food