Property profile

9 Birkdale Road

Map showing 9, Birkdale Road, Widnes

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£260,000

Semi-Detached sold in Farnworth

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-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 sold08 Jan 2021
£170,000Change since last sale: +£88,000 (+52%)
Annualised change
+7.5% per yearHalton annualised change (semi-detached) since 2021: +6.4% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £292 per sq ft
£292 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£0 per sq ft (+0.1%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Farnworth
£240,000Estimate vs local median: +£18,000 (+7.4%)
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.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area82 m² / 883 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection18 Sept 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
08 Jan 2021£170,000-

Local market

Property prices in Farnworth

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £280
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £228K – £395K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£370,000£291
Semi-Detached31£240,000£292
Terraced7£200,000£219
Flats10£101,500£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,475£85,000£182,975£159,950
2017£255,000£93,500£170,000£150,000
2018£261,000£102,000£173,000£156,500
2019£246,000£83,000£180,995£156,000
2020£285,000£107,500£190,000£150,000
2021£314,995£103,000£205,000£175,000
2022£357,500£100,000£230,000£224,000
2023£330,000£108,500£235,000£201,250
2024£365,000£102,500£235,000£226,000
2025£362,750£110,000£255,000£250,000
2026£395,250£97,500£238,750£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£138£188£134
2017£216£151£193£151
2018£227£165£181£171
2019£233£151£205£185
2020£238£178£205£206
2021£250£167£223£216
2022£297£184£250£200
2023£288£195£240£202
2024£299£179£253£218
2025£316£204£264£225
2026£267£186£302£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202549, Glebe Lane, Widnes, WA8 9JGDetachedFreehold£270,000
27 Feb 202619, Swynnerton Way, Widnes, WA8 9RXDetachedFreehold£500,000
17 Apr 202519, Glebe Lane, Widnes, WA8 9JDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
17 Apr 202619, Farndale, Widnes, WA8 9JLDetachedFreehold£385,000
23 Jan 202623, Farndale, Widnes, WA8 9JLDetachedFreehold£433,250

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Birkdale Road, WidnesLeasehold81 m²£285,000 (2024)
4 Birkdale Road, Widnes-93 m²-
5, Birkdale Road, Widnes-83 m²-
6 Birkdale Road, Widnes, WidnesFreehold101 m²£230,000 (2021)
7 Birkdale Road, WidnesLeasehold83 m²£220,000 (2024)
8 Birkdale Road, WidnesFreehold99 m²£225,000 (2023)
10 Birkdale Road, Widnes-86 m²-
11 Birkdale Road, WidnesLeasehold95 m²£225,000 (2024)
14, Birkdale Road, WidnesFreehold102 m²£159,950 (2011)
15 Birkdale Road, WidnesLeasehold95 m²£198,000 (2024)

Area insights for WA8 9RW

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Overview

Postcode WA8 9RW is located in an urban city, within the Farnworth area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year. The median sale price in Farnworth is £320,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £227,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Birchfield Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Farnworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,258 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Farnworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from WA8 9RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth near WA8 9RW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 9RW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 9RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBirchfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Birchfield Gardens

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
4,866.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.02(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.5(-86%)
Other theft
1.88(-72%)
Public order
1.88(-81%)
Burglary
1.88(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
97.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.84%
African
1
0.42%
Other White
1
0.42%
Other
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
28.04%
No qualifications
47
21.96%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.89%
Apprenticeship
22
10.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
67.52%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.27%
Other social rented
4
3.42%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Schools

In the WA8 9RW postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 9RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLunts Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFarnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miNurseryBirchfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 9RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 9RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBlackhorse Post Office8 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AJWalking directions to Blackhorse Post Office