Postcode insights

WA8 5RZ

Lunts Heath Road

Farnworth

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Detailed insights for WA8 5RZ

Overview

Postcode WA8 5RZ is located in an urban city, within the Farnworth ward 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 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Farnworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,533 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Farnworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from WA8 5RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth near WA8 5RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 5RZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
2,670.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.38(-67%)
Vehicle crime
4.81(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.47(-75%)
Public order
3.09(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
480
94.3%
Other Asian
7
1.38%
Chinese
4
0.79%
Other White
4
0.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.59%
Total population: 509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
171
41.11%
Level 3 (A level)
100
24.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
15.38%
No qualifications
32
7.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.25%
Total 16+ residents: 416

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
109
53.43%
Owns outright
63
30.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
11.76%
Other social rented
4
1.96%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.96%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Farnworth

Median price£304,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £375K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £1,112,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£355,000£295
Semi-Detached26£235,000£275
Terraced5£175,500£232
Flats9£103,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£370,500£110,000£252,500£250,000
2026£377,500£78,500£237,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£313£204£264£232
2026£281£208£302£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 2025Frank Hughes & Son Ltd, Lunts Heath Road, Widnes, WA8 5SGOtherFreehold£500,000
28 Nov 202511, Latimer Close, Widnes, WA8 9NRFlatsLeasehold£95,000
09 May 202530, Latimer Close, Widnes, WA8 9NRFlatsLeasehold£105,000
07 Mar 20258, Latimer Close, Widnes, WA8 9NRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
17 Dec 202533, Eastbury Close, Widnes, WA8 9WWDetachedLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the WA8 5RZ postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 5RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLunts Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryMoorfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFarnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 5RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 5RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiDerby Road, Halton, WA8 9FNWalking directions to Aldi

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 5RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardFarnworthE05013177
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FarnworthE02002574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 001AE01012392
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 5RZ

Is WA8 5RZ (Farnworth) safe?

The area around WA8 5RZ records about 32 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.

What is the average house price near WA8 5RZ?

The median sale price around WA8 5RZ in Farnworth is £304,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 5RZ?

There are 6 schools close to WA8 5RZ, including Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding), Moorfield Primary School (Good) and Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 5RZ?

The closest station to WA8 5RZ is Widnes, about 1,415 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 5RZ?

WA8 5RZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,533 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 5RZ (Farnworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 5RZ is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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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.