Postcode WA8 5AR is located in an urban city, within the Birchfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Pex Hill Park.
Farnworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Farnworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from WA8 5AR.
Farnworth near WA8 5AR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pex Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Pex Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £690,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £244,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchfield
In the WA8 5AR postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blackhorse Post Office | 8 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AJ | Walking directions to Blackhorse Post Office |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.