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WA8 0ZN

Central & West Bank

Halton

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Detailed insights for WA8 0ZN

Overview

Postcode WA8 0ZN is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank area 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 224.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year. The median sale price in Central & West Bank is £125,000 (around £162 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £146,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St. Marie's Community Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
224
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 438 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.1%

Approximately 54.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 0ZN.

Flood risk

No risk

Widnes Riverside near WA8 0ZN 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 0ZN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt. Marie's Community ParkSmallWalking directions to St. Marie's Community Park

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
328.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.08(+209%)
Public order
27.78(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.57(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.96(+111%)
Other theft
17.2(+161%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
95.74%
Other White
5
1.64%
Irish
3
0.98%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.66%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
30.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
21.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
33.12%
Social rents from council
33
21.02%
Owns outright
30
19.11%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.83%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Central & West Bank

Median price: £125,000
Price per sq ft: £162
Sales (last 12 months): 51
Typical range (middle 50%): £100K – £146K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £162 per square foot) in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £195,000.

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-Detached19£143,000£178
Terraced24£125,000£161
Flats8£57,000£133

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£144,000£120,000
2026£39,000£156,000£132,500
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£182£137
2026£133£176£174
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

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 0ZN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 0ZN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202528, John Price Close, Widnes, WA8 0ZLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£62,500

Schools

In the WA8 0ZN postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 6 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 0ZN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimarySt Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.6 miNot applicablePoppy Field SchoolOther independent special school
0.6 miNot applicableThe Raise AcademyFree schools special

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 0ZN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 0ZN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExtraAshley Way, Halton, WA8 7YTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miTesco ExtraLugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 7YTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miAldiGreen Oaks Way, Widnes, WA8 6UFWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,104
Band D£2,367
Band E£2,893
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 0ZN, 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)Widnes RiversideE02002580
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 007DE01012441
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2026-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 0ZN

Is WA8 0ZN (Widnes Riverside) safe?

The area around WA8 0ZN records about 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0ZN?

The median sale price around WA8 0ZN in Central & West Bank is £125,000 (about £162 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 0ZN?

There are 10 schools close to WA8 0ZN, including St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding), Poppy Field School (Outstanding) and The Raise Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA8 0ZN?

WA8 0ZN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 0ZN (Widnes Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 0ZN 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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