£590,000
Detached sold in Birchfield
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2004 | £399,950 | - |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £395,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £280,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 7 | £240,000 | £205 |
| Flats | 14 | £126,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,750 | £88,000 | £205,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £95,000 | £191,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £314,998 | £97,000 | £209,995 | £184,250 |
| 2019 | £292,500 | £99,200 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £98,500 | £198,750 | £195,500 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £95,250 | £232,500 | £183,500 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £110,000 | £245,000 | £230,500 |
| 2023 | £416,000 | £110,000 | £253,500 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | £397,500 | £115,000 | £261,000 | £178,000 |
| 2025 | £372,500 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £248,000 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £122,500 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £154 | £209 | £208 |
| 2017 | £222 | £158 | £203 | £160 |
| 2018 | £221 | £161 | £207 | £152 |
| 2019 | £225 | £162 | £199 | £176 |
| 2020 | £227 | £153 | £203 | £183 |
| 2021 | £249 | £162 | £219 | £162 |
| 2022 | £288 | £170 | £260 | £192 |
| 2023 | £270 | £185 | £259 | £207 |
| 2024 | £277 | £191 | £264 | £198 |
| 2025 | £299 | £189 | £263 | £203 |
| 2026 | £313 | £194 | £290 | £264 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 18, Norlands Park, Widnes, WA8 5BH | Detached | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 40, Norlands Park, Widnes, WA8 5BH | Detached | Freehold | £542,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 47, Norlands Park, Widnes, WA8 5BH | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 67, Norlands Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £132,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 43, Northumberland Road, Widnes, WA8 5EB | Detached | Freehold | £479,995 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 124 m² | £290,000 (2018) |
| 4, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 75 m² | £146,995 (2005) |
| 5, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 121 m² | £218,995 (2012) |
| 7, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 129 m² | £234,000 (2014) |
| 10 Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 62 m² | £145,000 (2006) |
| 11, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 168 m² | £321,000 (2016) |
| 12, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 146 m² | £315,000 (2018) |
| 15, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 196 m² | £385,000 (2016) |
| 16 Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 101 m² | £412,500 (2025) |
| 19, Norlands Park, Widnes | Freehold | 53 m² | £160,000 (2021) |
Postcode WA8 5BH is located in an urban city, within the Birchfield area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Birchfield is £325,000 (around £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £423,750. The nearest station is Widnes, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pex Hill Park.
Farnworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,434 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Farnworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from WA8 5BH.
Farnworth near WA8 5BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widnes located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pex Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Pex Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
In the WA8 5BH postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Lunts Heath Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 5BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blackhorse Post Office | 8 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AJ | Walking directions to Blackhorse Post Office |