Postcode WA8 7SX is located in an urban city, within the Highfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Victoria Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 64 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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 7SX.
Victoria Park near WA8 7SX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,999 up to £357,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £297,500 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £228,000 | £241 |
| Terraced | 21 | £160,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 2 | £81,000 | £157 |
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 | £279,975 | £93,000 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £290,000 | £154,000 |
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 | £296 | £180 | £257 | £196 |
| 2026 | — | — | £206 | £210 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7SX.
In the WA8 7SX postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Appleton Village Store | Appleton Village, Halton, WA8 6PU | Walking directions to Appleton Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 35 Albert Square, Widnes, WA8 6JW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | PGS | Lime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SY | Walking directions to PGS |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | RVM Convenience Store | 136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AX | Walking directions to RVM Convenience Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for WA8 7SX, 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 7SX records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7SX in Victoria Park is £188,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WA8 7SX, including St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Outstanding), St Bede's Catholic Junior School (Good) and Wade Deacon High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 7SX is Widnes, about 634 m away.
WA8 7SX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,167 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 7SX is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bob Gilligan (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.