Postcode WA8 9ES is located in an urban city, within the Birchfield area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton Rocks area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year. The median sale price in Birchfield is £330,000 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,750 and £446,875. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Birchfield Gardens.
Upton Rocks has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Upton Rocks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from WA8 9ES.
Upton Rocks near WA8 9ES 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £390,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £276,500 | £276 |
| Terraced | 6 | £218,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 10 | £123,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,750 | £88,000 | £205,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £95,000 | £191,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £314,998 | £97,000 | £209,995 | £184,250 |
| 2019 | £292,500 | £99,200 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £98,500 | £198,750 | £195,500 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £95,250 | £232,500 | £183,500 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £110,000 | £245,000 | £230,500 |
| 2023 | £416,000 | £110,000 | £253,500 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | £397,500 | £115,000 | £261,000 | £178,000 |
| 2025 | £372,500 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £244,000 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £117,750 | £280,000 | £176,937 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £154 | £209 | £208 |
| 2017 | £222 | £158 | £203 | £160 |
| 2018 | £221 | £161 | £207 | £152 |
| 2019 | £225 | £162 | £199 | £176 |
| 2020 | £227 | £153 | £203 | £183 |
| 2021 | £249 | £162 | £219 | £162 |
| 2022 | £288 | £170 | £260 | £192 |
| 2023 | £270 | £185 | £259 | £207 |
| 2024 | £277 | £191 | £264 | £198 |
| 2025 | £299 | £189 | £263 | £201 |
| 2026 | £314 | £187 | £291 | £162 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | 284, Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 9ER | Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 30, Tuson Drive, Widnes, WA8 9EZ | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 13, Marlborough Crescent, Widnes, WA8 9EJ | Detached | Freehold | £990,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 27, Marlborough Crescent, Widnes, WA8 9EJ | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 4, Tuson Drive, Widnes, WA8 9EU | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 |
In the WA8 9ES postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 9ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blackhorse Post Office | 8 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AJ | Walking directions to Blackhorse Post Office |
Annual council tax rates for Halton 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 9ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Michael Coopersmith
Birchfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 9ES records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 9ES in Birchfield is £330,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA8 9ES, including Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good), Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding) and Birchfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 9ES is Widnes, about 1,028 m away.
WA8 9ES scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,208 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 9ES is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Michael Coopersmith (Reform UK).