Postcode insights

WA8 6QH

Brooklands Park

Appleton

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Detailed insights for WA8 6QH

Overview

Postcode WA8 6QH is located in an urban city, within the Appleton ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton View area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Bongs.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Halton View has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Halton View has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from WA8 6QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton View near WA8 6QH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 6QH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 6QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe BongsLargeWalking directions to The Bongs
0.5 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.1 miThe BongsMediumWalking directions to The Bongs

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
8,755 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.75(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.42(+5%)
Other theft
7.44(+13%)
Public order
4.46(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.97(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
413
93.86%
Chinese
11
2.5%
Other White
9
2.05%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.68%
Other
2
0.45%
Total population: 440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
27.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
19.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
56
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
33.52%
Owns outright
55
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
29.12%
Other social rented
7
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.2%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Appleton

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £217K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Appleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£310,000£198
Semi-Detached21£220,000£233
Terraced48£124,250£153
Flats1£84,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Appleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£122,000£227,500£121,500
2026£265,000£210,000£173,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£231£238£155
2026£113£245£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 6QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 6QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202652, Brooklands Park, Widnes, WA8 6QHTerracedLeasehold£83,365
29 Aug 20253, Brooklands Park, Widnes, WA8 6QHFlatsLeasehold£84,000
21 Aug 202525, Brooklands Park, Widnes, WA8 6QHTerracedLeasehold£195,500
17 Mar 202521, Brooklands Park, Widnes, WA8 6QHTerracedLeasehold£188,000
25 Mar 202634, Doward Street, Widnes, WA8 6QUTerracedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the WA8 6QH postcode area, located within Halton View, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 6QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFairfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNurseryAspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 6QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 6QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPGSLime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SYWalking directions to PGS
0.3 miSpar55 Halton View Road, Widnes, WA8 0TTWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLondisWarrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AUWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Paul David Musker

Appleton - 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
WardAppletonE05013169
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halton ViewE02002576
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 003AE01012368
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2004-04-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 6QH

Is WA8 6QH (Halton View) safe?

The area around WA8 6QH records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA8 6QH?

The median sale price around WA8 6QH in Halton View is £145,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 6QH?

There are 17 schools close to WA8 6QH, including Fairfield Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good) and Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 6QH?

The closest station to WA8 6QH is Widnes, about 1,001 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 6QH?

WA8 6QH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 6QH (Halton View) in Parliament and on the local council?

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