Property profile

16Keats Close

Map showing 16, Keats Close, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£170,000

Semi-Detached sold in Highfield

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 sold05 Dec 1997
£43,995Change since last sale: +£125,000 (+284%)
Annualised change
+4.8% per yearHalton annualised change (semi-detached) since 1997: +5.6% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £247 per sq ft
£302 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£55 per sq ft (+22%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Highfield
£231,500Estimate vs local median: −£63,000 (−27%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area52 m² / 560 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection24 Aug 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
05 Dec 1997£43,995-

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20255, Keats Close, Widnes, WA8 7EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
16 Sept 20259, Keats Close, Widnes, WA8 7EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
14 Nov 20258, Southey Close, Widnes, WA8 7EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
29 Sept 20254, Capesthorne Close, Widnes, WA8 7BYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£204,000
16 May 20256, Capesthorne Close, Widnes, WA8 7BYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£325,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Keats Close, WidnesFreehold66 m²£148,000 (2018)
2, Keats Close, WidnesFreehold64 m²£147,000 (2015)
3, Keats Close, WidnesFreehold73 m²£137,500 (2015)
5 Keats Close, WidnesFreehold62 m²£210,000 (2025)
6, Keats Close, WidnesFreehold54 m²£105,000 (2020)
8, Keats Close, WidnesFreehold66 m²£112,000 (2014)
9, Keats Close, WidnesFreehold52 m²£182,000 (2025)
12 Keats Close, WidnesFreehold75 m²£124,000 (2011)
15, Keats Close, WidnesFreehold64 m²£124,000 (2006)
17 Keats Close, WidnesFreehold53 m²£122,000 (2018)

Area insights for WA8 7EX

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Overview

Postcode WA8 7EX 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 0.9 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
3.1%
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

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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 7EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria Park near WA8 7EX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 7EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
4,113 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
284
90.45%
Other Asian
7
2.23%
Bangladeshi
5
1.59%
Indian
4
1.27%
Other White
4
1.27%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.98%
Level 3 (A level)
55
21.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
21.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.9%
No qualifications
25
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
79
60.31%
Owns outright
37
28.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.87%
Social rents from council
2
1.53%
Other social rented
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 7EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryDitton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableChesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNurseryAspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 7EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miA & D NewsLower House Lane, Halton, WA8 7EFWalking directions to A & D News