Postcode insights

WA8 6SQ

Fairfield Road

Appleton

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Detailed insights for WA8 6SQ

Overview

Postcode WA8 6SQ is located in an urban city, within the Appleton ward 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 nearest station is Widnes, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Victoria Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Victoria Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria Park near WA8 6SQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 6SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 6SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miThe BongsMediumWalking directions to The Bongs

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
6,179 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.5(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.37(-3%)
Public order
7.84(-23%)
Drugs
5.6(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
97.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.06%
Other White
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
21.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.44%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
32.79%
Owns outright
34
27.87%
Other social rented
32
26.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.74%
Social rents from council
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

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 6SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 6SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202546, Fairfield Road, Widnes, WA8 6SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£347,500
19 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, 48, Sycamore Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6HLOtherFreehold£1,232
22 Aug 202528, Sycamore Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6HLTerracedFreehold£157,000
28 Mar 202545, Sycamore Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,000
19 Feb 2026114, Fairfield Road, Widnes, WA8 6SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the WA8 6SQ postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWade Deacon High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 6SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 6SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPGSLime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SYWalking directions to PGS
0.3 miAppleton Village StoreAppleton Village, Halton, WA8 6PUWalking directions to Appleton Village Store
0.4 miBest-in M & S Lateshop45 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQWalking directions to Best-in M & S Lateshop
0.4 miIceland35 Albert Square, Widnes, WA8 6JWWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisons Daily100 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6SQ, 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)Victoria ParkE02002578
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 005AE01012369
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 6SQ

Is WA8 6SQ (Victoria Park) safe?

The area around WA8 6SQ 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.

What is the average house price near WA8 6SQ?

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

What schools are near WA8 6SQ?

There are 18 schools close to WA8 6SQ, including Fairfield Primary School (Good), Wade Deacon High School (Outstanding) and St Bede's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 6SQ?

The closest station to WA8 6SQ is Widnes, about 536 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 6SQ?

WA8 6SQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 6SQ (Victoria Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 6SQ 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.