Property profile

17 Mcstay Close

Map showing 17 Mcstay Close, Widnes

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£200,000

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

Price per sq ftLocal median £295 per sq ft
£247 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£48 per sq ft (−16%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Farnworth
£236,250Estimate vs local median: −£37,000 (−16%)
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 / Semi-Detached
Floor area75 m² / 807 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection28 Jul 2025

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Farnworth

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £282
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £226K – £398K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £282 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
Detached46£370,000£291
Semi-Detached28£236,250£295
Terraced7£200,000£232
Flats9£100,000£199

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£314£204£264£225
2026£270£186£303£205
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20252, Byland Close, Widnes, WA8 9WRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
26 May 202618, Rivenmill Close, Widnes, WA8 3FJDetachedFreehold£320,000
01 Oct 202510, Rivenmill Close, Widnes, WA8 3FJDetachedFreehold£336,000
12 Sept 202525, Rivenmill Close, Widnes, WA8 3FJTerracedFreehold£250,000
17 Dec 202533, Eastbury Close, Widnes, WA8 9WWDetachedLeasehold£300,000

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Area insights for WA8 5ES

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Overview

Postcode WA8 5ES 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 low crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £226,250 and £397,500. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Farnworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,695 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Farnworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from WA8 5ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth near WA8 5ES 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 5ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
2,670.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.38(-67%)
Vehicle crime
4.81(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.47(-75%)
Public order
3.09(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
480
94.3%
Other Asian
7
1.38%
Chinese
4
0.79%
Other White
4
0.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.59%
Total population: 509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
171
41.11%
Level 3 (A level)
100
24.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
15.38%
No qualifications
32
7.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.25%
Total 16+ residents: 416

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
109
53.43%
Owns outright
63
30.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
11.76%
Other social rented
4
1.96%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.96%
Total households: 204

Schools

In the WA8 5ES postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 4 primary and 0 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 5ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryLunts Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miPrimaryFarnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.6 miPrimaryMoorfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 5ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 5ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiDerby Road, Halton, WA8 9FNWalking directions to Aldi