Postcode WA8 9BS is located in an urban city, within the Farnworth ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Victoria Park is £41,000 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Bongs.
Victoria Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Victoria Park is £41,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 245 ft away from WA8 9BS.
Victoria Park near WA8 9BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Bongs | Large | Walking directions to The Bongs |
| 0.4 mi | The Bongs | Medium | Walking directions to The Bongs |
| 0.3 mi | Crow Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Crow Wood Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,112,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £379,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth
In the WA8 9BS postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Derby Road, Halton, WA8 9FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 100 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Best-in M & S Lateshop | 45 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Best-in M & S Lateshop |
| 0.5 mi | PGS | Lime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SY | Walking directions to PGS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.