Postcode WA8 8LE is located in an urban city, within the Bankfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hale Bank area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hale Bank is £43,351 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hough Green Park.
Hale Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,127 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Hale Bank has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 8LE.
Hale Bank near WA8 8LE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 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 8LE postcode area, located within Hale Bank, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 442 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7XP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.