Postcode WA8 0QR is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Widnes Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is West Bank Dockland Park.
Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 0QR.
Widnes Riverside near WA8 0QR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Bank Dockland Park | Large | Walking directions to West Bank Dockland Park |
| 0.1 mi | Spike Island | Large | Walking directions to Spike Island |
| 0.2 mi | Spike Island | Medium | Walking directions to Spike Island |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £121,750 in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £225,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central & West Bank
In the WA8 0QR postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.