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WA8 0AJ

St Ambrose Road

Halton View

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Detailed insights for WA8 0AJ

Overview

Postcode WA8 0AJ is located in an urban city, within the Halton View ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton View area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Bongs.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Halton View has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Halton View has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from WA8 0AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton View near WA8 0AJ 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 0AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 0AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe BongsLargeWalking directions to The Bongs
0.4 miThe BongsMediumWalking directions to The Bongs
0.5 miCrow Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Crow Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
7,401.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.85(+4%)
Public order
11.26(+11%)
Burglary
7.32(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.76(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
92.63%
Other White
14
4.13%
African
4
1.18%
Other
4
1.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.29%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
22.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.45%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
28.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
24.2%
Owns outright
37
23.57%
Other social rented
22
14.01%
Social rents from council
9
5.73%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Halton View

Median price£188,583
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £222K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £188,583 (about £224 per square foot) in Halton View area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halton View over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£270,000£326
Semi-Detached40£210,000£248
Terraced44£157,500£196
Flats3£90,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halton View

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton View.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£130,000£83,750
2017£183,000£95,500£132,000£96,000
2018£177,500£62,000£147,500£93,000
2019£200,000£130,000£149,995£105,000
2020£185,000£53,000£145,250£120,250
2021£224,000£65,000£165,000£122,000
2022£277,500£115,000£195,000£135,000
2023£258,750£87,000£192,000£123,500
2024£229,000£125,000£199,950£132,500
2025£245,000£90,000£200,000£162,000
2026£298,000£45,000£210,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton View.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton View.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£170£105
2017£181£123£175£125
2018£226£97£164£118
2019£245£170£180£132
2020£241£95£186£141
2021£235£201£191£148
2022£309£172£216£181
2023£303£153£223£154
2024£273£161£226£161
2025£272£200£234£195
2026£396£79£265£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton View.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halton View in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 0AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 0AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202645, St Ambrose Road, Widnes, WA8 0AJTerracedFreehold£110,000
31 Mar 202515, St Ambrose Road, Widnes, WA8 0AJTerracedFreehold£247,500
30 Apr 202672, Frank Street, Widnes, WA8 0AHTerracedFreehold£180,000
06 Jun 202533, Frank Street, Widnes, WA8 0AHTerracedFreehold£225,000
10 Apr 202520, Plumpton Mews, Widnes, WA8 0WJOtherLeasehold£1,910,000

Schools

In the WA8 0AJ postcode area, located within Halton View, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 0AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryAspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableThe Raise AcademyFree schools special

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 0AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 0AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar55 Halton View Road, Widnes, WA8 0TTWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLondisWarrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisonsGreen Oaks Way, Widnes, WA8 6UAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miPGSLime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SYWalking directions to PGS
0.5 miHeron FoodsAlbert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JEWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,500
Band B£1,749
Band C£1,999
Band D£2,249
Band E£2,749
Band F£3,249
Band G£3,749
Band H£4,499

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA8 0AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Damian James Curzon

Halton View - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardHalton ViewE05013181
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halton ViewE02002576
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 003CE01012412
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 0AJ

Is WA8 0AJ (Halton View) safe?

The area around WA8 0AJ records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA8 0AJ?

The median sale price around WA8 0AJ in Halton View is £188,583 (about £224 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 0AJ?

There are 14 schools close to WA8 0AJ, including Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School (Outstanding), The Raise Academy and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 0AJ?

The closest station to WA8 0AJ is Widnes, about 1,397 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 0AJ?

WA8 0AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,400 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 0AJ (Halton View) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 0AJ is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Damian James Curzon (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.