Postcode WA8 3LN is located in an urban city, within the Halton View ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.8 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.
Farnworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from WA8 3LN.
Farnworth near WA8 3LN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Bongs | Large | Walking directions to The Bongs |
| 0.2 mi | The Bongs | Medium | Walking directions to The Bongs |
| 0.1 mi | Crow Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £270,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £210,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 44 | £157,500 | £196 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 3LN.
In the WA8 3LN postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 3LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Warrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 55 Halton View Road, Widnes, WA8 0TT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Derby Road, Halton, WA8 9FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | PGS | Lime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SY | Walking directions to PGS |
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.
Elected local representatives for WA8 3LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Damian James Curzon
Halton View - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 3LN records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA8 3LN in Farnworth is £188,583 (about £224 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WA8 3LN, including Brookfields School (Outstanding), Moorfield Primary School (Good) and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 3LN is Widnes, about 1,297 m away.
WA8 3LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 3LN is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Damian James Curzon (Reform UK).
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.