Postcode WA8 9RU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Farnworth is £50,500 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Birchfield Gardens.
Farnworth has a 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.
Farnworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Farnworth is £50,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from WA8 9RU.
Farnworth near WA8 9RU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
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 9RU postcode area, located within Farnworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Derby Road, Halton, WA8 9FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.