Postcode insights

WA8 3LL

Bancroft Road

Halton View

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Detailed insights for WA8 3LL

Overview

Postcode WA8 3LL is located in an urban city, within the Halton View ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton View area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Bongs.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Halton View has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Halton View has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.6%

Approximately 34.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 3LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton View near WA8 3LL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 3LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 3LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe BongsLargeWalking directions to The Bongs
0.3 miThe BongsMediumWalking directions to The Bongs
0.1 miCrow Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Crow Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
6,673.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.99(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.8(-23%)
Public order
8.28(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-39%)
Other theft
5.52(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
92.86%
African
5
1.62%
Other White
5
1.62%
Indian
3
0.97%
Other Black
2
0.65%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
20%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
28.57%
Other social rented
33
24.81%
Owns outright
24
18.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.53%
Social rents from council
13
9.77%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Halton View

Median price£188,583
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £222K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £188,583 (about £224 per square foot) in Halton View area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halton View over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£270,000£326
Semi-Detached40£210,000£248
Terraced44£157,500£196
Flats3£90,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halton View

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton View.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£130,000£83,750
2017£183,000£95,500£132,000£96,000
2018£177,500£62,000£147,500£93,000
2019£200,000£130,000£149,995£105,000
2020£185,000£53,000£145,250£120,250
2021£224,000£65,000£165,000£122,000
2022£277,500£115,000£195,000£135,000
2023£258,750£87,000£192,000£123,500
2024£229,000£125,000£199,950£132,500
2025£245,000£90,000£200,000£162,000
2026£298,000£45,000£210,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton View.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton View.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£170£105
2017£181£123£175£125
2018£226£97£164£118
2019£245£170£180£132
2020£241£95£186£141
2021£235£201£191£148
2022£309£172£216£181
2023£303£153£223£154
2024£273£161£226£161
2025£272£200£234£195
2026£396£79£265£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton View.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halton View in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 3LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 3LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 202582, Bishops Way, Widnes, WA8 3LWTerracedFreehold£189,665
09 May 202526, Bishops Way, Widnes, WA8 3LWTerracedFreehold£185,000
12 Mar 2026131, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, WA8 3LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 Oct 202558, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, WA8 3LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
30 Oct 2025139, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, WA8 3LYTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the WA8 3LL postcode area, located within Halton View, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 3LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBrookfields SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMoorfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 3LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 3LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisWarrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSpar55 Halton View Road, Widnes, WA8 0TTWalking directions to Spar

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 3LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Damian James Curzon

Halton View - 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
WardHalton ViewE05013181
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halton ViewE02002576
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 003DE01012413
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 3LL

Is WA8 3LL (Halton View) safe?

The area around WA8 3LL records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA8 3LL?

The median sale price around WA8 3LL in Halton View is £188,583 (about £224 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 3LL?

There are 12 schools close to WA8 3LL, including Brookfields School (Outstanding), Moorfield Primary School (Good) and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 3LL?

The closest station to WA8 3LL is Widnes, about 1,427 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 3LL?

WA8 3LL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,654 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 3LL (Halton View) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 3LL is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Damian James Curzon (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.