Postcode WA8 7HY is located in an urban city, within the Highfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ditton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.7 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George's Park.
Ditton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ditton has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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 7HY.
Ditton near WA8 7HY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
| 1 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £502,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £109,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highfield
In the WA8 7HY postcode area, located within Ditton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.