Postcode WA8 2EJ 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 230.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Widnes Riverside is £29,800 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is St. Marie's Community Park.
Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 230.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.0% 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 of residents in Widnes Riverside is £29,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 2EJ.
Widnes Riverside near WA8 2EJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St. Marie's Community Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Marie's Community Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £121,500 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 | £72,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central & West Bank
In the WA8 2EJ postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 2EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | Victoria Road, Halton, WA8 7QT | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Ashley Way, Halton, WA8 7YT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | RVM Convenience Store | 136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AX | Walking directions to RVM Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 7YT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.