Postcode WA8 9SD 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 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Upton Rocks 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 25.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 303 ft away from WA8 9SD.
Upton Rocks near WA8 9SD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Upton Rocks Park | Large | Walking directions to Upton Rocks Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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 | 63 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £244,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchfield
In the WA8 9SD postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Queensbury Way, Widnes, WA8 9DU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.