Postcode insights

WA8 8US

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Highfield

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Detailed insights for WA8 8US

Overview

Postcode WA8 8US is located in an urban city, within the Highfield ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ditton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ditton is £36,019 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Ditton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ditton has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.5%

Approximately 22.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ditton is £36,019 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 8US.

Flood risk

No risk

Ditton near WA8 8US has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 8US
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 8US
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George's ParkLargeWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
7,258.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.07(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.14(+1%)
Public order
10.28(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(-19%)
Other theft
6.65(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
97.46%
Other
4
1.27%
Irish
3
0.95%
African
1
0.32%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
29.58%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.17%
Other social rented
20
14.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.38%
Social rents from council
12
8.45%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Highfield

Median price£188,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £267K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,999 up to £357,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£297,500£305
Semi-Detached23£228,000£241
Terraced21£160,000£210
Flats2£81,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,998£122,000£165,000£136,000
2017£214,995£71,250£171,000£101,500
2018£208,500£67,000£140,000£107,000
2019£228,000£102,500£157,500£103,250
2020£204,000£71,500£151,000£117,750
2021£252,000£111,250£207,400£120,000
2022£292,000£114,000£205,000£149,300
2023£290,000£105,000£220,000£142,000
2024£301,000£125,000£230,000£145,250
2025£279,975£93,000£225,000£160,000
2026£290,000£154,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£162£180£157
2017£194£142£170£120
2018£196£134£166£130
2019£217£176£157£126
2020£197£136£176£138
2021£242£175£214£140
2022£250£159£225£165
2023£278£170£220£153
2024£266£176£234£176
2025£296£180£257£196
2026£206£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 8US.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 8US
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202510, Lodge Place, Widnes, WA8 8AAFlatsLeasehold£123,000
29 Jul 202528, Hale Road, Widnes, WA8 8SATerracedFreehold£136,000
19 May 202530, Hale Road, Widnes, WA8 8SATerracedFreehold£120,000
09 Jan 202615, Berry Road, Widnes, WA8 8SBTerracedFreehold£150,000
08 Aug 20257, Berry Road, Widnes, WA8 8SBTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WA8 8US postcode area, located within Ditton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 8US
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryAspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAshley High SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableChesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 8US

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 8US
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,500
Band B£1,749
Band C£1,999
Band D£2,249
Band E£2,749
Band F£3,249
Band G£3,749
Band H£4,499

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA8 8US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bob Gilligan

Highfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardHighfieldE05013182
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DittonE02002579
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 006BE01012379
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2016-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 8US

Is WA8 8US (Ditton) safe?

The area around WA8 8US records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA8 8US?

The median sale price around WA8 8US in Ditton is £188,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 8US?

There are 12 schools close to WA8 8US, including Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School (Good), Ashley High School (Outstanding) and Chesnut Lodge Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 8US?

The closest station to WA8 8US is Hough Green, about 1,246 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 8US?

WA8 8US scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 8US (Ditton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 8US is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bob Gilligan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.