Postcode insights

WA8 4DX

Broxton Close

Hough Green

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Detailed insights for WA8 4DX

Overview

Postcode WA8 4DX is located in an urban city, within the Hough Green ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton Rocks area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Upton Rocks has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Upton Rocks has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 4DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton Rocks near WA8 4DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 4DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
6,207.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(+3%)
Public order
12.56(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.35(-87%)
Drugs
2.35(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
95.58%
Irish
4
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.02%
Other White
2
0.68%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.29%
No qualifications
61
24.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.55%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
40.74%
Owns with a mortgage
53
39.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.11%
Other social rented
9
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Hough Green

Median price£160,500
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £233K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 (about £228 per square foot) in Hough Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hough Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£338,625£304
Semi-Detached13£175,000£304
Terraced28£132,000£155
Flats1£116,500£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hough Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£123,000£75,000
2017£225,000£117,000£80,000
2018£247,500£127,500£86,000
2019£249,950£125,500£80,000
2020£274,000£144,950£94,000
2021£317,500£147,500£93,500
2022£300,000£166,000£121,000
2023£292,000£195,500£114,750
2024£273,000£177,000£125,250
2025£342,250£177,500£130,000
2026£352,500£175,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£200£87
2017£200£181£99
2018£216£198£96
2019£225£192£99
2020£225£206£107
2021£247£234£112
2022£280£242£135
2023£297£272£138
2024£303£283£147
2025£301£301£150
2026£264£285£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hough Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202512, Broxton Close, Widnes, WA8 4DXTerracedFreehold£180,000
30 May 20259, Broxton Close, Widnes, WA8 4DXFlatsLeasehold£116,500
20 Mar 202615, Langton Close, Widnes, WA8 4EASemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
11 Jul 20251, Langton Close, Widnes, WA8 4EADetachedFreehold£320,000
27 Jun 202519, Billington Road, Widnes, WA8 4QSDetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the WA8 4DX postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 4DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Basil's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCronton Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 4DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 4DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisBechers, Halton, WA8 4TEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisons Daily36 Bechers, Widnes, WA8 4TEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Thomas Atherton

Hough Green - 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
WardHough GreenE05013183
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upton RocksE02002575
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 002EE01012423
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 4DX

Is WA8 4DX (Upton Rocks) safe?

The area around WA8 4DX records about 65 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA8 4DX?

The median sale price around WA8 4DX in Upton Rocks is £160,500 (about £228 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 4DX?

There are 7 schools close to WA8 4DX, including All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), St Basil's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cronton Church of England Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 4DX?

The closest station to WA8 4DX is Hough Green, about 1,126 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 4DX?

WA8 4DX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,245 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 4DX (Upton Rocks) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 4DX is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas Atherton (Reform UK).

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.