Postcode WA8 8SP is located in an urban city, within the Bankfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ditton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ditton is £33,700 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hough Green Park.
Ditton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Ditton has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ditton is £33,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 8SP.
Ditton near WA8 8SP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hough Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hough Green Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 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 | 33 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bankfield
In the WA8 8SP postcode area, located within Ditton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 8SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Ditchfield Road, Halton, WA8 8QH | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 442 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7XP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.