Postcode WA8 6RJ 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.
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.
Halton View has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.1% 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.
The average income per household in Halton View is £38,826 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 6RJ.
Halton View near WA8 6RJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Bongs | Large | Walking directions to The Bongs |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Bongs | Medium | Walking directions to The Bongs |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £310,000 | £198 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £220,000 | £233 |
| Terraced | 48 | £124,250 | £153 |
| Flats | 1 | £84,000 | £181 |
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 | £122,000 | £227,500 | £121,500 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | — | £210,000 | £173,000 |
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 | £231 | £238 | £155 |
| 2026 | £113 | — | £245 | £162 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 6RJ.
In the WA8 6RJ postcode area, located within Halton View, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 6RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PGS | Lime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SY | Walking directions to PGS |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 55 Halton View Road, Widnes, WA8 0TT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 35 Albert Square, Widnes, WA8 6JW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Appleton Village Store | Appleton Village, Halton, WA8 6PU | Walking directions to Appleton Village Store |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Warrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AU | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 6RJ, 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 6RJ 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.
The median sale price around WA8 6RJ in Halton View is £145,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WA8 6RJ, including Fairfield Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Outstanding) and St Bede's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 6RJ is Widnes, about 904 m away.
WA8 6RJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 6RJ is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul David Musker (Reform UK).
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.