Postcode WA8 4QP is located in an urban city, within the Hough Green ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hough Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hough Green is £36,239 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hough Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Hough Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hough Green is £36,239 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from WA8 4QP.
Hough Green near WA8 4QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £338,625 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £175,000 | £304 |
| Terraced | 28 | £132,000 | £155 |
| Flats | 1 | £116,500 | £230 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4QP.
In the WA8 4QP postcode area, located within Hough Green, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 4QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Bechers, Halton, WA8 4TE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 36 Bechers, Widnes, WA8 4TE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 4QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Thomas Atherton
Hough Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 4QP records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 drugs.
The median sale price around WA8 4QP in Hough Green is £160,500 (about £228 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA8 4QP, including St Basil's Catholic Primary School (Good), All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good) and St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 4QP is Hough Green, about 863 m away.
WA8 4QP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 596 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 4QP is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas Atherton (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.