Postcode WA8 7EY 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 £210,500 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £287,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 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 0.5% 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 7EY.
Victoria Park near WA8 7EY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £357,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £289,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £235,000 | £245 |
| Terraced | 19 | £165,000 | £209 |
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 | £218,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £289,000 | — | £251,000 | £162,500 |
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 | — | £245 | £210 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 20, Three Crowns Close, Widnes, WA8 7AA | Detached | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 1, Three Crowns Close, Widnes, WA8 7AA | Detached | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 33, Three Crowns Close, Widnes, WA8 7AA | Detached | Leasehold | £357,500 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 1, Capesthorne Close, Widnes, WA8 7BY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £187,500 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 4, Capesthorne Close, Widnes, WA8 7BY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £204,000 |
In the WA8 7EY postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ditton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2017. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 7EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 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 7EY, 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 7EY 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA8 7EY in Highfield is £210,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA8 7EY, including Ditton Primary School (Good), Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School (Good) and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA8 7EY is Widnes, about 1,435 m away.
WA8 7EY 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 7EY is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bob Gilligan (Labour Party).