Postcode WA8 7BU is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George's Park.
Victoria Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 7BU.
Victoria Park near WA8 7BU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £121,750 in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £225,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central & West Bank
In the WA8 7BU postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | A & D News | Lower House Lane, Halton, WA8 7EF | Walking directions to A & D News |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Appleton Village Store | Appleton Village, Halton, WA8 6PU | Walking directions to Appleton Village Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.