Property profile

1 Gainford Close

Map showing 1, Gainford Close, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£320,000

Detached sold in Hough Green

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 sold02 Sept 2016
£207,000Change since last sale: +£114,000 (+55%)
Annualised change
+4.4% per yearHalton annualised change (detached) since 2016: +4.5% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £297 per sq ft
£304 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£8 per sq ft (+2.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Hough Green
£342,250Estimate vs local median: −£21,000 (−6.2%)
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 / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area98 m² / 1,055 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection10 Mar 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
02 Sept 2016£207,000+93%
15 Feb 2002£107,000-

Local market

Property prices in Hough Green

Median price: £183,500
Price per sq ft: £263
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £141K – £300K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Hough Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hough Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£342,250£297
Semi-Detached17£182,000£307
Terraced22£138,500£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hough Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£123,000£75,000
2017£225,000£117,000£80,000
2018£247,500£127,500£86,000
2019£249,950£125,500£80,000
2020£274,000£144,950£94,000
2021£317,500£147,500£93,500
2022£300,000£166,000£121,000
2023£292,000£195,500£114,750
2024£273,000£177,000£125,250
2025£344,625£177,500£132,000
2026£317,500£182,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£200£87
2017£200£181£99
2018£216£198£96
2019£225£192£99
2020£225£206£107
2021£247£234£112
2022£280£242£135
2023£297£272£138
2024£303£283£147
2025£301£301£149
2026£279£307£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hough Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202621, Gainford Close, Widnes, WA8 4UNDetachedFreehold£335,000
31 Oct 20251, Warkworth Close, Widnes, WA8 4JTDetachedFreehold£350,000
22 Jan 202612, Clanfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 4LYDetachedFreehold£370,000
13 Apr 202647, Parklands, Widnes, WA8 4NQDetachedFreehold£425,000
09 Apr 202644, Parklands, Widnes, WA8 4NQDetachedFreehold£437,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4, Gainford Close, WidnesFreehold104 m²£267,500 (2018)
5, Gainford Close, WidnesFreehold80 m²£235,000 (2020)
6 Gainford Close, Widnes-119 m²-
7, Gainford Close, WidnesFreehold78 m²£220,000 (2014)
9, Gainford Close, WidnesFreehold127 m²£270,000 (2016)
12, Gainford Close, WidnesFreehold74 m²£232,000 (2016)
19 Gainford Close, Widnes-80 m²-
21 Gainford Close, WidnesFreehold81 m²£335,000 (2026)

Area insights for WA8 4UN

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Overview

Postcode WA8 4UN is located in an urban city, within the Hough Green area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton Rocks area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year. The median sale price in Hough Green is £183,500 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,750 and £300,000. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Upton Rocks has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,878 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Upton Rocks has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 4UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton Rocks near WA8 4UN 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 4UN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
5,041.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(+3%)
Public order
12.56(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.35(-87%)
Drugs
2.35(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
96.09%
Indian
4
1.3%
Irish
4
1.3%
Other White
2
0.65%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
31.85%
No qualifications
48
17.78%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
56.83%
Owns with a mortgage
45
32.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.19%
Other social rented
2
1.44%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Schools

In the WA8 4UN postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, 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 4UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.6 miSecondaryOrmiston Chadwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.7 miPrimarySt Basil's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 4UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 4UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLondisBechers, Halton, WA8 4TEWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miMorrisons Daily36 Bechers, Widnes, WA8 4TEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily