Postcode WA8 2SB 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 162.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 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 162.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 2SB.
Widnes Riverside near WA8 2SB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St. Marie's Community Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Marie's Community Park |
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 2SB postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Victoria Road, Halton, WA8 7QT | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | A & D News | Lower House Lane, Halton, WA8 7EF | Walking directions to A & D News |
| 0.4 mi | RVM Convenience Store | 136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AX | Walking directions to RVM Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Ashley Way, Halton, WA8 7YT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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: 01/01/2026.