Postcode WA8 7SW is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank area 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 224.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year. The median sale price in Central & West Bank is £125,000 (around £163 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £97,500 and £144,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spike Island.
Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 438 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from WA8 7SW.
Widnes Riverside near WA8 7SW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widnes located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spike Island | Large | Walking directions to Spike Island |
| 0.1 mi | St. Marie's Community Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Marie's Community Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £183,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £141,500 | £178 |
| Terraced | 23 | £125,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 8 | £57,000 | £133 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £61,000 | £90,000 | £72,000 |
| 2017 | £56,000 | £95,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £60,875 | £108,500 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | £65,000 | £108,500 | £79,000 |
| 2020 | £57,250 | £110,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £53,500 | £120,500 | £94,500 |
| 2022 | £70,000 | £146,250 | £117,800 |
| 2023 | £57,000 | £142,750 | £109,000 |
| 2024 | £69,000 | £150,000 | £118,500 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £145,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £39,000 | £140,000 | £137,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £79 | £101 | £83 |
| 2017 | £96 | £117 | £94 |
| 2018 | £102 | £124 | £96 |
| 2019 | £85 | £131 | £102 |
| 2020 | £98 | £130 | £87 |
| 2021 | £133 | £147 | £135 |
| 2022 | £106 | £179 | £155 |
| 2023 | £101 | £166 | £139 |
| 2024 | £114 | £173 | £169 |
| 2025 | £141 | £182 | £137 |
| 2026 | £133 | £176 | £174 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 37, Alforde Street, Widnes, WA8 7TR | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 7, Suttons Lane, Widnes, WA8 7UF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £156,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 12A, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DH | Other | Leasehold | £31,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 16, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DH | Terraced | Leasehold | £109,500 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 37, Lacey Street, Widnes, WA8 7SQ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the WA8 7SW postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 7SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | Victoria Road, Halton, WA8 7QT | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Ashley Way, Halton, WA8 7YT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 7YT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | RVM Convenience Store | 136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AX | Walking directions to RVM Convenience Store |
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 7SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan David MacKie
Central & West Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 7SW records about 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA8 7SW in Central & West Bank is £125,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA8 7SW, including Poppy Field School, St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Riverside College Halton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA8 7SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 438 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 7SW is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan David MacKie (Reform UK).