Postcode WA8 4TR is located in an urban city, within the Hough Green area 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 median sale price in Hough Green is £183,500 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,750 and £300,000. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Upton Rocks has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,878 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Upton Rocks has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.5% 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.
The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WA8 4TR.
Upton Rocks near WA8 4TR has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Hough Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £342,250 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £182,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 22 | £138,500 | £148 |
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 | £344,625 | £177,500 | £132,000 |
| 2026 | £317,500 | £182,000 | £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 | £149 |
| 2026 | £279 | £307 | £144 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4TR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 14, Newsham Close, Widnes, WA8 4TT | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 26, Newsham Close, Widnes, WA8 4TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 14, Redbourne Drive, Widnes, WA8 4TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 52, Redbourne Drive, Widnes, WA8 4TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 42, Redbourne Drive, Widnes, WA8 4TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the WA8 4TR postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Basil's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2024. | |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 4TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bechers, Halton, WA8 4TE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 36 Bechers, Widnes, WA8 4TE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 4TR, 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 4TR 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.
The median sale price around WA8 4TR in Hough Green is £183,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA8 4TR, 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 (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA8 4TR is Hough Green, about 1,199 m away.
WA8 4TR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,878 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 4TR is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas Atherton (Reform UK).