Postcode WA8 7QR is located in an urban city, within the Appleton ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Victoria Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.4% 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 7QR.
Victoria Park near WA8 7QR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £156,250 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £360,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £123,000 |
10 year median price trend in Appleton
In the WA8 7QR postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 35 Albert Square, Widnes, WA8 6JW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | RVM Convenience Store | 136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AX | Walking directions to RVM Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Appleton Village Store | Appleton Village, Halton, WA8 6PU | Walking directions to Appleton Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.