Postcode WA8 8HP 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hough Green is £36,239 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hough Green Park.
Hough Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Hough Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% 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 8HP.
Hough Green near WA8 8HP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hough Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hough Green Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Bankfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,600 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £355,000 | £184 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £221,500 | £232 |
| Terraced | 33 | £159,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,000 | £127 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173,000 | £161,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £216,500 | £160,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £162,500 | £158,000 | £92,000 |
| 2019 | £242,000 | £159,500 | £106,225 |
| 2020 | £191,000 | £175,000 | £118,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £177,000 | £121,000 |
| 2022 | £290,500 | £220,000 | £137,601 |
| 2023 | £202,500 | £205,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £245,750 | £200,000 | £141,250 |
| 2025 | £314,000 | £220,000 | £156,500 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £223,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £156 | £117 |
| 2017 | £174 | £166 | £105 |
| 2018 | £155 | £163 | £115 |
| 2019 | £180 | £172 | £122 |
| 2020 | £189 | £171 | £136 |
| 2021 | £201 | £203 | £143 |
| 2022 | £236 | £222 | £164 |
| 2023 | £253 | £209 | £165 |
| 2024 | £218 | £207 | £163 |
| 2025 | £256 | £231 | £177 |
| 2026 | £184 | £232 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 8HP.
In the WA8 8HP postcode area, located within Hough Green, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 8HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 442 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7XP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for WA8 8HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Louise Aberdeen
Bankfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 8HP records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 drugs.
The median sale price around WA8 8HP in Hough Green is £180,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA8 8HP, including Oakfield Community Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Michaels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 8HP is Hough Green, about 658 m away.
WA8 8HP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,104 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 8HP is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Claire Louise Aberdeen (Reform UK).
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.