Postcode WA8 6QB is located in an urban city, within the Appleton area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The median sale price in Appleton is £150,000 (around £169 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £116,500 and £206,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Victoria Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,866 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from WA8 6QB.
Victoria Park near WA8 6QB 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,365 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £300,000 | £113 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £218,500 | £246 |
| Flats | 2 | £199,500 | £234 |
| Terraced | 48 | £124,250 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | £115,000 | £79,000 |
| 2017 | £258,995 | £110,000 | £190,500 | £86,125 |
| 2018 | £283,995 | £50,000 | £170,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £261,995 | £122,000 | £195,495 | £94,000 |
| 2020 | — | £89,500 | £154,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £91,500 | £167,625 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £305,000 | £67,500 | £210,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £341,500 | £85,000 | £200,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £437,750 | £93,000 | £185,500 | £116,000 |
| 2025 | £322,500 | £160,000 | £225,000 | £122,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | — | £214,000 | £146,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | £142 | £96 |
| 2017 | £223 | £191 | £189 | £114 |
| 2018 | £234 | £89 | £191 | £105 |
| 2019 | £239 | £208 | £214 | £105 |
| 2020 | — | £198 | £181 | £112 |
| 2021 | £253 | £189 | £204 | £147 |
| 2022 | £269 | £113 | £225 | £140 |
| 2023 | £303 | £149 | £218 | £150 |
| 2024 | £238 | £141 | £209 | £145 |
| 2025 | £291 | £280 | £238 | £153 |
| 2026 | £113 | — | £252 | £153 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 6QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2025 | 58, Lockett Road, Widnes, WA8 6TA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 89, Alder Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 77, Alder Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6QD | Terraced | Freehold | £236,500 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 101, Alder Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 146, Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 9ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £177,500 |
In the WA8 6QB postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 6QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-in M & S Lateshop | 45 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Best-in M & S Lateshop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 100 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | PGS | Lime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SY | Walking directions to PGS |
| 0.4 mi | Appleton Village Store | Appleton Village, Halton, WA8 6PU | Walking directions to Appleton Village Store |
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 6QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul David Musker
Appleton - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 6QB records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around WA8 6QB in Appleton is £150,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WA8 6QB, including Birchfield Nursery School (Good), Wade Deacon High School (Outstanding) and Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 6QB is Widnes, about 69 m away.
WA8 6QB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,866 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 6QB is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul David Musker (Reform UK).