Postcode insights

WA8 9RD

Blythe Avenue

Farnworth

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Detailed insights for WA8 9RD

Overview

Postcode WA8 9RD is located in an urban city, within the Farnworth ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Birchfield Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Farnworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Farnworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from WA8 9RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth near WA8 9RD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 9RD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 9RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBirchfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Birchfield Gardens

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
4,177.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.02(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.5(-86%)
Other theft
1.88(-72%)
Public order
1.88(-81%)
Burglary
1.88(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
98.82%
African
1
0.39%
Other White
1
0.39%
Other
1
0.39%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
30.94%
No qualifications
42
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
60.18%
Owns with a mortgage
37
32.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.42%
Social rents from council
2
1.77%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

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 9RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202515, Grosvenor Road, Widnes, WA8 9RBDetachedFreehold£293,000
15 Aug 202549, Glebe Lane, Widnes, WA8 9JGDetachedFreehold£270,000
27 Jun 20252, Ganton Close, Widnes, WA8 9HXDetachedFreehold£230,000
17 Feb 202519, Ganton Close, Widnes, WA8 9HXTerracedFreehold£250,000
16 Apr 202556, Grosvenor Road, Widnes, WA8 9RFDetachedFreehold£246,000

Schools

In the WA8 9RD postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 9RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLunts Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryFarnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miNurseryBirchfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 9RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiDerby Road, Halton, WA8 9FNWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisons Daily100 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miBest-in M & S Lateshop45 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQWalking directions to Best-in M & S Lateshop

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 9RD, 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)FarnworthE02002574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 001CE01012395
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 9RD

Is WA8 9RD (Farnworth) safe?

The area around WA8 9RD records about 26 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA8 9RD?

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

What schools are near WA8 9RD?

There are 6 schools close to WA8 9RD, including Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding), Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good) and Birchfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 9RD?

The closest station to WA8 9RD is Widnes, about 1,015 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 9RD?

WA8 9RD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,516 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA8 9RD (Farnworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 9RD 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.