Postcode WA8 9YU 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 26 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 Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Birchfield Gardens.
Upton Rocks has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Upton Rocks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 9YU.
Upton Rocks near WA8 9YU 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 | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £305,750 (about £290 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £367,500 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £273,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 5 | £240,000 | £205 |
| Flats | 12 | £126,250 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,750 | £88,000 | £205,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £95,000 | £191,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £314,998 | £97,000 | £209,995 | £184,250 |
| 2019 | £292,500 | £99,200 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £98,500 | £198,750 | £195,500 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £95,250 | £232,500 | £183,500 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £110,000 | £245,000 | £230,500 |
| 2023 | £416,000 | £110,000 | £253,500 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | £397,500 | £115,000 | £261,000 | £178,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £244,000 |
| 2026 | £447,500 | £115,750 | £281,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £154 | £209 | £208 |
| 2017 | £222 | £158 | £203 | £160 |
| 2018 | £221 | £161 | £207 | £152 |
| 2019 | £225 | £162 | £199 | £176 |
| 2020 | £227 | £153 | £203 | £183 |
| 2021 | £249 | £162 | £219 | £162 |
| 2022 | £288 | £170 | £260 | £192 |
| 2023 | £270 | £185 | £259 | £207 |
| 2024 | £277 | £191 | £264 | £198 |
| 2025 | £296 | £189 | £263 | £201 |
| 2026 | £329 | £187 | £301 | — |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9YU.
In the WA8 9YU postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-in M & S Lateshop | 45 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Best-in M & S Lateshop |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 100 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for WA8 9YU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Michael Coopersmith
Birchfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 9YU 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 public order.
The median sale price around WA8 9YU in Upton Rocks is £305,750 (about £290 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA8 9YU, including Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good), Birchfield Nursery School (Good) and Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 9YU is Widnes, about 430 m away.
WA8 9YU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 9YU is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Michael Coopersmith (Reform UK).
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.