Postcode WA8 9QA is located in an urban city, within the Birchfield ward 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 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upton Rocks is £55,600 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Upton Rocks has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Upton Rocks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 of residents in Upton Rocks is £55,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 316 ft away from WA8 9QA.
Upton Rocks near WA8 9QA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Upton Rocks Park | Large | Walking directions to Upton Rocks Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £690,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £377,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £244,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchfield
In the WA8 9QA postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Queensbury Way, Widnes, WA8 9DU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.