Postcode WA8 8JS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Halewood North area of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year. The median sale price in Halewood North is £230,000 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £189,875 and £277,750. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hough Green Park.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,083 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA8 8JS.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 8JS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hough Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hough Green Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Halewood North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £292,500 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £209,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 16 | £184,000 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196,000 | £143,500 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £265,725 | £155,000 | £120,300 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £171,000 | £124,250 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £157,750 | £128,250 |
| 2020 | £268,000 | £165,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £182,000 | £149,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £196,000 | £173,750 |
| 2023 | £295,500 | £219,000 | £168,000 |
| 2024 | £323,500 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £218,000 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £201,500 | £189,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £171 | £167 |
| 2017 | £216 | £192 | £128 |
| 2018 | £206 | £201 | £151 |
| 2019 | £208 | £179 | £151 |
| 2020 | £235 | £200 | £153 |
| 2021 | £239 | £211 | £178 |
| 2022 | £265 | £252 | £189 |
| 2023 | £269 | £256 | £188 |
| 2024 | £274 | £264 | £217 |
| 2025 | £290 | £258 | £218 |
| 2026 | £304 | £288 | £208 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 8JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Clincton Close, Widnes, WA8 8JP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 27, Clincton View, Widnes, WA8 8JL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 25, Springfield Road, Widnes, WA8 8JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 2, Ash Lane, Widnes, WA8 8JQ | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 49, Briarfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,500 |
In the WA8 8JS postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 442 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7XP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Beddows
Halewood North - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 8JS records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8JS in Halewood North is £230,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA8 8JS, including St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School (Good) and Oakfield Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 8JS is Hough Green, about 710 m away.
WA8 8JS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,083 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 8JS is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Beddows (Reform UK).