Postcode WA8 7HU is located in an urban city, within the Bankfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ditton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ditton is £36,019 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Ditton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Ditton has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ditton is £36,019 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 7HU.
Ditton near WA8 7HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £186,500 in Bankfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,600 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £314,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £216,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bankfield
In the WA8 7HU postcode area, located within Ditton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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: 16/01/2026.