Postcode insights

WA8 6DE

Oxford Street

Central & West Bank

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Detailed insights for WA8 6DE

Overview

Postcode WA8 6DE is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Widnes Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St. Marie's Community Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
293
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 293.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.8%

Approximately 69.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 6DE.

Flood risk

Low

Widnes Riverside near WA8 6DE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widnes located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 6DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt. Marie's Community ParkSmallWalking directions to St. Marie's Community Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
4,980.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
132.08(+254%)
Shoplifting
91.64(+1485%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.22(+224%)
Public order
53.37(+427%)
Other theft
25.88(+292%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
81.85%
Other White
22
8.49%
Irish
6
2.32%
Other
6
2.32%
Arab
5
1.93%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
44.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.98%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
22
10.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
53.17%
Social rents from council
21
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.73%
Owns outright
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Central & West Bank

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£101K – £146K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central & West Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£160,000£183
Terraced17£125,000£161
Flats6£77,500£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central & West Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£61,000£90,000£72,000
2017£56,000£95,000£75,000
2018£60,875£108,500£79,000
2019£65,000£108,500£79,000
2020£57,250£110,000£85,000
2021£53,500£120,500£94,500
2022£70,000£146,250£117,800
2023£57,000£142,750£109,000
2024£69,000£150,000£118,500
2025£80,000£155,000£120,000
2026£34,000£147,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£79£101£83
2017£96£117£94
2018£102£124£96
2019£85£131£102
2020£98£130£87
2021£133£147£135
2022£106£179£155
2023£101£166£139
2024£114£173£169
2025£141£183£146
2026£42£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central & West Bank in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 6DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 6DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202543, Oxford Street, Widnes, WA8 6DETerracedFreehold£115,000
21 Feb 202588, Oxford Street, Widnes, WA8 6DETerracedFreehold£116,000
27 Apr 202633, Cambridge Street, Widnes, WA8 6DGTerracedFreehold£147,000
29 Aug 20259, Keble Street, Widnes, WA8 6DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
21 Aug 20257, Keble Street, Widnes, WA8 6DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the WA8 6DE postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 6DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicablePoppy Field SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryKingsway Primary Academy SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 6DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 6DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood PlusVictoria Road, Halton, WA8 7QTWalking directions to Food Plus
0.1 miTesco ExtraVictoria Street, Halton, WA8 7UEWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miAsdaWidnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AHWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miTesco ExtraLugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 7YTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miRVM Convenience Store136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AXWalking directions to RVM Convenience Store

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 6DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan David MacKie

Central & West Bank - 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
WardCentral & West BankE05013174
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Widnes RiversideE02002580
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 007AE01012367
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 6DE

Is WA8 6DE (Widnes Riverside) safe?

The area around WA8 6DE records about 293 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA8 6DE?

The median sale price around WA8 6DE in Widnes Riverside is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 6DE?

There are 12 schools close to WA8 6DE, including St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Good), Poppy Field School and Kingsway Primary Academy School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA8 6DE?

WA8 6DE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,051 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 6DE (Widnes Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 6DE is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan David MacKie (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.