Postcode WA8 7JJ is located in an urban city, within the Highfield area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ditton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ditton is £36,019 per year. The median sale price in Highfield is £200,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £281,000. 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.
Ditton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,550 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Ditton has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.6% 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 7JJ.
Ditton near WA8 7JJ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| 1 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,999 up to £357,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £299,500 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £228,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 21 | £165,000 | £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 | £218,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £300,500 | — | £251,000 | £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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7JJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 16, Green Lane, Widnes, WA8 7HF | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 153, Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £251,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 205, Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 191, Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 144, Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the WA8 7JJ postcode area, located within Ditton, 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Chesnut Lodge Special School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2013. | |
Chesnut Lodge Special School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2013
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| 0.0 mi | Primary | Ditton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
Ditton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Oct 2023
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Ashley High School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. | |
Ashley High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Mar 2015
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 7JJ
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 7JJ, 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 7JJ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7JJ in Highfield is £200,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WA8 7JJ, including Chesnut Lodge Special School (Good), Ditton Primary School (Good) and Ashley High School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA8 7JJ is Widnes, about 1,480 m away.
WA8 7JJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,550 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 7JJ is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bob Gilligan (Labour Party).