Postcode WA8 5AY is located in an urban city, within the Birchfield area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year. The median sale price in Birchfield is £325,000 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £423,750. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Birchfield Gardens.
Farnworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,434 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Farnworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 236 ft away from WA8 5AY.
Farnworth near WA8 5AY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £390,000 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £280,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 8 | £240,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 14 | £126,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,750 | £88,000 | £205,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £95,000 | £191,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £314,998 | £97,000 | £209,995 | £184,250 |
| 2019 | £292,500 | £99,200 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £98,500 | £198,750 | £195,500 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £95,250 | £232,500 | £183,500 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £110,000 | £245,000 | £230,500 |
| 2023 | £416,000 | £110,000 | £253,500 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | £397,500 | £115,000 | £261,000 | £178,000 |
| 2025 | £372,500 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £248,000 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £122,500 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £154 | £209 | £208 |
| 2017 | £222 | £158 | £203 | £160 |
| 2018 | £221 | £161 | £207 | £152 |
| 2019 | £225 | £162 | £199 | £176 |
| 2020 | £227 | £153 | £203 | £183 |
| 2021 | £249 | £162 | £219 | £162 |
| 2022 | £288 | £170 | £260 | £192 |
| 2023 | £270 | £185 | £259 | £207 |
| 2024 | £277 | £191 | £264 | £198 |
| 2025 | £299 | £189 | £263 | £201 |
| 2026 | £314 | £187 | £291 | £162 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 27, Norlands Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AY | Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 10, Black Horse Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AF | Detached | Leasehold | £372,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 30, Black Horse Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AF | Detached | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 11, Hanging Birches, Widnes, WA8 5BJ | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 19, Hanging Birches, Widnes, WA8 5BJ | Other | Freehold | £7,393 |
In the WA8 5AY postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 3 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Lunts Heath Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
Lunts Heath Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2018. | |
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Nov 2018
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blackhorse Post Office | 8 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AJ | Walking directions to Blackhorse Post Office |
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 5AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Michael Coopersmith
Birchfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 5AY records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA8 5AY in Birchfield is £325,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WA8 5AY, including Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good), Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding) and Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA8 5AY is Widnes, about 1,402 m away.
WA8 5AY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,434 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 5AY is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Michael Coopersmith (Reform UK).