Postcode WA8 8GT is located in an urban city, within the Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hale Bank area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hale Bank is £43,351 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hale Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Hale Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hale Bank is £43,351 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 8GT.
Hale Bank near WA8 8GT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £742,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £77,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £143,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank
In the WA8 8GT postcode area, located within Hale Bank, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 8GT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Blackburne Avenue, Halton, WA8 8UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 01/01/2026.