Postcode WA8 5ED is located in an urban city, within the Farnworth 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 Farnworth is £320,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £228,750 and £390,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 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 1.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from WA8 5ED.
Farnworth near WA8 5ED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £990,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £362,500 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £240,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 7 | £220,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 10 | £101,500 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277,475 | £85,000 | £182,975 | £159,950 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £93,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | £261,000 | £102,000 | £173,000 | £156,500 |
| 2019 | £246,000 | £83,000 | £180,995 | £156,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £107,500 | £190,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £314,995 | £103,000 | £205,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £357,500 | £100,000 | £230,000 | £224,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £108,500 | £235,000 | £201,250 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £102,500 | £235,000 | £226,000 |
| 2025 | £362,750 | £110,000 | £255,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £97,500 | £240,000 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £138 | £188 | £134 |
| 2017 | £216 | £151 | £193 | £151 |
| 2018 | £227 | £165 | £181 | £171 |
| 2019 | £233 | £151 | £205 | £185 |
| 2020 | £238 | £178 | £205 | £206 |
| 2021 | £250 | £167 | £223 | £216 |
| 2022 | £297 | £184 | £250 | £200 |
| 2023 | £288 | £195 | £240 | £202 |
| 2024 | £299 | £179 | £253 | £218 |
| 2025 | £316 | £204 | £264 | £225 |
| 2026 | £267 | £186 | £302 | £173 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 8, Hornsmill Avenue, Widnes, WA8 5DY | Detached | Freehold | £501,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 12, Hornsmill Avenue, Widnes, WA8 5DY | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 19, Stromford Close, Widnes, WA8 5BN | Detached | Freehold | £728,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 10, Marsh Brook Road, Widnes, WA8 5DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 7, Birket Drive, Widnes, WA8 5BL | Detached | Freehold | £610,000 |
In the WA8 5ED postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 5ED
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 5ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 5ED 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 5ED in Farnworth is £320,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WA8 5ED, including Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding) and Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 5ED is Widnes, about 1,508 m away.
WA8 5ED 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 5ED is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.