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WA8 4YG

Grizedale

Hough Green

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Detailed insights for WA8 4YG

Overview

Postcode WA8 4YG 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 high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hough Green Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Hough Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hough Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35%

Approximately 35.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hough Green is £36,239 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 324 ft away from WA8 4YG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hough Green near WA8 4YG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 4YG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 4YG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHough Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Hough Green Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
2,340.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.8(+23%)
Drugs
10.25(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.52(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-24%)
Public order
6.15(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
95.95%
Other White
8
2.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.68%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Other
1
0.34%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
30.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
29.93%
Other social rented
33
24.09%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.68%
Social rents from council
15
10.95%
Total households: 137

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4YG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4YG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202519, Gleadmere, Widnes, WA8 4YQTerracedFreehold£140,000
24 Apr 2026148, Arley Drive, Widnes, WA8 4YETerracedFreehold£103,000
27 Feb 2025148, Arley Drive, Widnes, WA8 4YETerracedFreehold£105,000
28 Feb 20259, Catford Close, Widnes, WA8 4GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£201,000
28 Apr 202522, Fulbeck, Widnes, WA8 4YHTerracedFreehold£56,350

Schools

In the WA8 4YG postcode area, located within Hough Green, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryOrmiston Chadwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Basil's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 4YG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 4YG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily36 Bechers, Widnes, WA8 4TEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLondisBechers, Halton, WA8 4TEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisons Daily442 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7XPWalking 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 4YG, 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)Hough GreenE02002577
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 004EE01012422
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 4YG

Is WA8 4YG (Hough Green) safe?

The area around WA8 4YG records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near WA8 4YG?

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

What schools are near WA8 4YG?

There are 11 schools close to WA8 4YG, including All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), Ormiston Chadwick Academy (Outstanding) and St Basil's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 4YG?

The closest station to WA8 4YG is Hough Green, about 565 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 4YG?

WA8 4YG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 4YG (Hough Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 4YG 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.