Postcode WA8 7EB is located in an urban city, within the Highfield area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 Highfield is £200,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £272,750. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.
Victoria Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,127 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 7EB.
Victoria Park near WA8 7EB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,999 up to £357,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £289,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £231,500 | £247 |
| Terraced | 22 | £162,500 | £210 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,999 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223,998 | £122,000 | £165,000 | £136,000 |
| 2017 | £214,995 | £71,250 | £171,000 | £101,500 |
| 2018 | £208,500 | £67,000 | £140,000 | £107,000 |
| 2019 | £228,000 | £102,500 | £157,500 | £103,250 |
| 2020 | £204,000 | £71,500 | £151,000 | £117,750 |
| 2021 | £252,000 | £111,250 | £207,400 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £292,000 | £114,000 | £205,000 | £149,300 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £142,000 |
| 2024 | £301,000 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £145,250 |
| 2025 | £279,950 | £93,000 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £289,000 | — | £268,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £162 | £180 | £157 |
| 2017 | £194 | £142 | £170 | £120 |
| 2018 | £196 | £134 | £166 | £130 |
| 2019 | £217 | £176 | £157 | £126 |
| 2020 | £197 | £136 | £176 | £138 |
| 2021 | £242 | £175 | £214 | £140 |
| 2022 | £250 | £159 | £225 | £165 |
| 2023 | £278 | £170 | £220 | £153 |
| 2024 | £266 | £176 | £234 | £176 |
| 2025 | £294 | £180 | £255 | £195 |
| 2026 | £256 | — | £247 | £206 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7EB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 59, Foxley Heath, Widnes, WA8 7EB | Detached | Leasehold | £312,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 61, Foxley Heath, Widnes, WA8 7EB | Detached | Leasehold | £289,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 66, Foxley Heath, Widnes, WA8 7EJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 32, Foxley Heath, Widnes, WA8 7EJ | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 14, Millington Close, Widnes, WA8 7EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £337,000 |
In the WA8 7EB postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 7EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A & D News | Lower House Lane, Halton, WA8 7EF | Walking directions to A & D News |
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 7EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bob Gilligan
Highfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 7EB records about 60 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA8 7EB in Highfield is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WA8 7EB, including Ditton Primary School (Good), Chesnut Lodge Special School (Good) and Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 7EB is Widnes, about 1,362 m away.
WA8 7EB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,127 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 7EB is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bob Gilligan (Labour Party).