Postcode insights

WA8 7UE

Victoria Street

Central & West Bank

Interactive map showing WA8 7UE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA8 7UE

Overview

Postcode WA8 7UE is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank ward 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 nearest station is Widnes, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St. Marie's Community Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
224
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.9%

Approximately 52.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WA8 7UE.

Flood risk

Low

Widnes Riverside near WA8 7UE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widnes located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 7UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSt. Marie's Community ParkSmallWalking directions to St. Marie's Community Park

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
973.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.08(+209%)
Public order
27.78(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.57(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.96(+111%)
Other theft
17.2(+161%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
84.78%
Other White
9
4.89%
Other Asian
6
3.26%
Irish
4
2.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.63%
Total population: 184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
32.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
21.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
18
11.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
7.79%
Total 16+ residents: 154

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
48.04%
Owns with a mortgage
17
16.67%
Owns outright
15
14.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
13.73%
Social rents from council
5
4.9%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Central & West Bank

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£101K – £146K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central & West Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£160,000£183
Terraced17£125,000£161
Flats6£77,500£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central & West Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£155,000£120,000
2026£34,000£147,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£183£146
2026£42£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & West Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central & West Bank in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202512A, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DHOtherLeasehold£31,000
24 Jun 202516, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DHTerracedLeasehold£109,500
30 Apr 202543, Oxford Street, Widnes, WA8 6DETerracedFreehold£115,000
21 Feb 202588, Oxford Street, Widnes, WA8 6DETerracedFreehold£116,000
27 Apr 202633, Cambridge Street, Widnes, WA8 6DGTerracedFreehold£147,000

Schools

In the WA8 7UE postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 7UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicablePoppy Field SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 mi16 plusRiverside College HaltonFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 7UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExtraVictoria Street, Halton, WA8 7UEWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miTesco ExtraLugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 7YTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miFood PlusVictoria Road, Halton, WA8 7QTWalking directions to Food Plus
0.3 miAsdaWidnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AHWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miAldiGreen Oaks Way, Widnes, WA8 6UFWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,500
Band B£1,749
Band C£1,999
Band D£2,249
Band E£2,749
Band F£3,249
Band G£3,749
Band H£4,499

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA8 7UE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan David MacKie

Central & West Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardCentral & West BankE05013174
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Widnes RiversideE02002580
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 007DE01012441
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 7UE

Is WA8 7UE (Widnes Riverside) safe?

The area around WA8 7UE 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.

What is the average house price near WA8 7UE?

The median sale price around WA8 7UE in Widnes Riverside is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 7UE?

There are 12 schools close to WA8 7UE, including St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Good), Poppy Field School and Riverside College Halton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA8 7UE?

WA8 7UE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 7UE (Widnes Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 7UE is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan David MacKie (Reform UK).

Nearby Postcodes

Data Sources

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.