Postcode insights

WA8 9NH

Wallis Drive

Farnworth

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Detailed insights for WA8 9NH

Overview

Postcode WA8 9NH 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Bongs.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Victoria Park has an average 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.

Crime level

5/10

Victoria Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 9NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria Park near WA8 9NH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 9NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 9NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe BongsLargeWalking directions to The Bongs
0.4 miThe BongsMediumWalking directions to The Bongs
0.4 miCrow Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Crow Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
5,130.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.79(-50%)
Burglary
6.26(+13%)
Public order
5.22(-48%)
Drugs
5.22(+34%)
Other crime
3.13(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
89.55%
Indian
8
2.26%
Other Asian
5
1.41%
Other
5
1.41%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.13%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
45.32%
Level 3 (A level)
73
27.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.99%
Apprenticeship
16
5.99%
No qualifications
12
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
104
77.04%
Owns outright
19
14.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Farnworth

Median price£304,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £375K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £1,112,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£355,000£295
Semi-Detached26£235,000£275
Terraced5£175,500£232
Flats9£103,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,475£85,000£182,975£159,950
2017£255,000£93,500£170,000£150,000
2018£261,000£102,000£173,000£156,500
2019£246,000£83,000£180,995£156,000
2020£285,000£107,500£190,000£150,000
2021£314,995£103,000£205,000£175,000
2022£357,500£100,000£230,000£224,000
2023£330,000£108,500£235,000£201,250
2024£365,000£102,500£235,000£226,000
2025£370,500£110,000£252,500£250,000
2026£377,500£78,500£237,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£138£188£134
2017£216£151£193£151
2018£227£165£181£171
2019£233£151£205£185
2020£238£178£205£206
2021£250£167£223£216
2022£297£184£250£200
2023£288£195£240£202
2024£299£179£253£218
2025£313£204£264£232
2026£281£208£302£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20252, Wallis Drive, Widnes, WA8 9NHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
17 Oct 20259, Chadwick Lane, Widnes, WA8 9NNDetachedLeasehold£310,000
23 Jan 202616, Shackleton Avenue, Widnes, WA8 9NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£237,500
09 May 202580, Shackleton Avenue, Widnes, WA8 9NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
16 May 20258, Commodore Close, Widnes, WA8 9BYDetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the WA8 9NH postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 9NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLunts Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryFarnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFairfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 9NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily100 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miAldiDerby Road, Halton, WA8 9FNWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miBest-in M & S Lateshop45 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQWalking directions to Best-in M & S Lateshop
0.5 miPGSLime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SYWalking directions to PGS

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 9NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardFarnworthE05013177
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Victoria ParkE02002578
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 005BE01012394
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2012-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 9NH

Is WA8 9NH (Victoria Park) safe?

The area around WA8 9NH records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near WA8 9NH?

The median sale price around WA8 9NH in Victoria Park is £304,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 9NH?

There are 13 schools close to WA8 9NH, including Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding), Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good) and Fairfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 9NH?

The closest station to WA8 9NH is Widnes, about 842 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 9NH?

WA8 9NH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 9NH (Victoria Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 9NH is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.