Postcode insights

WA8 0NZ

Ditton Road

Central & West Bank

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Detailed insights for WA8 0NZ

Overview

Postcode WA8 0NZ is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hale Bank area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hale Bank is £43,351 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Hale Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hale Bank has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hale Bank is £43,351 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from WA8 0NZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hale Bank near WA8 0NZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 0NZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George's ParkLargeWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
202.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.97(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.53(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.49(+6%)
Public order
8.14(-20%)
Other theft
4.07(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
89.88%
Indian
8
3.11%
Other White
8
3.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.17%
Chinese
2
0.78%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
31.53%
Level 3 (A level)
49
24.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
20.2%
No qualifications
22
10.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
42.98%
Owns with a mortgage
46
38.02%
Owns outright
12
9.92%
Other social rented
6
4.96%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Central & West Bank

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£101K – £146K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central & West Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£160,000£183
Terraced17£125,000£161
Flats6£77,500£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central & West Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£61,000£90,000£72,000
2017£56,000£95,000£75,000
2018£60,875£108,500£79,000
2019£65,000£108,500£79,000
2020£57,250£110,000£85,000
2021£53,500£120,500£94,500
2022£70,000£146,250£117,800
2023£57,000£142,750£109,000
2024£69,000£150,000£118,500
2025£80,000£155,000£120,000
2026£34,000£147,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£79£101£83
2017£96£117£94
2018£102£124£96
2019£85£131£102
2020£98£130£87
2021£133£147£135
2022£106£179£155
2023£101£166£139
2024£114£173£169
2025£141£183£146
2026£42£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central & West Bank in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the WA8 0NZ postcode area, located within Hale Bank, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 0NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 mi16 plusRiverside College HaltonFurther education

Outstanding

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

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Michaels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 0NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan David MacKie

Central & West Bank - 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
WardCentral & West BankE05013174
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hale BankE02002581
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 008DE01012443
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 0NZ

Is WA8 0NZ (Hale Bank) safe?

The area around WA8 0NZ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA8 0NZ?

The median sale price around WA8 0NZ in Hale Bank is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 0NZ?

There are 10 schools close to WA8 0NZ, including Riverside College Halton (Outstanding), Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School (Good) and St Michaels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA8 0NZ?

WA8 0NZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 0NZ (Hale Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.