Postcode WA8 8EW is located in an urban city, within the Bankfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hough Green area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hough Green is £36,239 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hough Green Park.
Hough Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Hough Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hough Green is £36,239 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 8EW.
Hough Green near WA8 8EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hough Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hough Green Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £186,500 in Bankfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,600 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £314,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £216,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bankfield
In the WA8 8EW postcode area, located within Hough Green, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 8EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 442 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7XP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Ditchfield Road, Halton, WA8 8QH | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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.