Postcode WA8 0BJ is located in an urban city, within the Halton View area 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 median sale price in Halton View is £187,333 (around £234 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,250 and £220,000. 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 The Bongs.
Halton View has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,889 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Halton View has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from WA8 0BJ.
Halton View near WA8 0BJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Bongs | Large | Walking directions to The Bongs |
| 0.4 mi | Crow Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £187,333 (about £234 per square foot) in Halton View area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £258,428 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £210,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 42 | £162,250 | £197 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £248,750 | £90,000 | £200,000 | £162,250 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £45,000 | £208,750 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £238 | £195 |
| 2026 | £342 | £79 | £269 | £203 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 0BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 14, Ashford Way, Widnes, WA8 0BL | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 22, Melville Close, Widnes, WA8 0BN | Terraced | Freehold | £107,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 3, Cheryl Drive, Widnes, WA8 0BE | Other | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 3, Cheryl Drive, Widnes, WA8 0BE | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Hadfield Close, Widnes, WA8 0BD | Terraced | Leasehold | £74,000 |
In the WA8 0BJ postcode area, located within Halton View, 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Raise Academy | Free schools special | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Jul 2025. | |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 0BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Warrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 55 Halton View Road, Widnes, WA8 0TT | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 0BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Damian James Curzon
Halton View - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 0BJ 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.
The median sale price around WA8 0BJ in Halton View is £187,333 (about £234 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA8 0BJ, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), The Raise Academy and Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WA8 0BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 0BJ is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Damian James Curzon (Reform UK).