Postcode WA8 7GA is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Widnes Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Spike Island.
Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from WA8 7GA.
Widnes Riverside near WA8 7GA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spike Island | Large | Walking directions to Spike Island |
| 0.3 mi | St. Marie's Community Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Marie's Community 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 7GA postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Victoria Road, Halton, WA8 7QT | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Ashley Way, Halton, WA8 7YT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 7YT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.