Property profile

12 Prescot Road

Map showing 12 Prescot Road, Widnes

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£165,000

Terraced sold in Highfield

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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 sold15 Nov 2010
£111,550Change since last sale: +£55,000 (+50%)
Annualised change
+2.6% per yearHalton annualised change (terraced) since 2010: +3.8% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £210 per sq ft
£182 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£28 per sq ft (−13%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Highfield
£165,000Estimate vs local median: +£2,000 (+1.2%)
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 / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area85 m² / 915 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection30 Jun 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Nov 2010£111,550-14%
29 Jul 2005£130,000-

Local market

Property prices in Highfield

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £230
Sales (last 12 months): 59
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £281K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £230 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
Detached8£299,500£273
Semi-Detached29£228,000£248
Terraced21£165,000£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£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£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 202518, Prescot Road, Widnes, WA8 7PXTerracedFreehold£210,500
02 May 202510, Prescot Road, Widnes, WA8 7PXTerracedFreehold£160,000
14 Nov 202525, Prescot Road, Widnes, WA8 7PRDetachedFreehold£260,000
26 Jun 202546, Mayfair Grove, Widnes, WA8 7HZTerracedFreehold£140,000
04 Jul 20256, Woodville Place, Widnes, WA8 7PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Prescot Road, Widnes-96 m²-
4, Prescot Road, WidnesFreehold85 m²£112,000 (2016)
6 Prescot Road, WidnesFreehold87 m²£148,000 (2024)
10 Prescot Road, WidnesFreehold95 m²£160,000 (2025)
18, Prescot Road, WidnesFreehold94 m²£210,500 (2025)
20 Prescot Road, WidnesFreehold104 m²£190,000 (2024)

Area insights for WA8 7PX

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Overview

Postcode WA8 7PX 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 £200,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £281,000. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Ditton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,519 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ditton has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.1%

Approximately 33.1% 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 7PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ditton near WA8 7PX 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 7PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
3,758.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.33(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-56%)
Drugs
3.29(-16%)
Public order
3.29(-68%)
Other crime
1.97(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
94.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.9%
Irish
3
0.9%
Indian
2
0.6%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
24.23%
No qualifications
55
21.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.69%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.92%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
27.71%
Owns outright
45
27.11%
Other social rented
44
26.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.43%
Social rents from council
11
6.63%
Total households: 166

Schools

In the WA8 7PX postcode area, located within Ditton, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 7PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAshley High SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryOrmiston Chadwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableChesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 7PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 7PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food