Postcode insights

WA8 9ZF

Rushton Close

Birchfield

Interactive map showing WA8 9ZF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA8 9ZF

Overview

Postcode WA8 9ZF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upton Rocks Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Upton Rocks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 9ZF.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton Rocks near WA8 9ZF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 9ZF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 9ZF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miUpton Rocks ParkLargeWalking directions to Upton Rocks Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
5,868.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.66(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
6(-33%)
Public order
3.33(-67%)
Other theft
2(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.67(-96%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
93.35%
Chinese
9
2.72%
Indian
5
1.51%
Other White
4
1.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.91%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
46.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.85%
No qualifications
23
9.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
63.46%
Owns outright
30
28.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.77%
Other social rented
2
1.92%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Birchfield

Median price£305,750
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £418K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£367,500£304
Semi-Detached19£273,000£288
Terraced5£240,000£205
Flats12£126,250£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birchfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9ZF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9ZF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 20265, Grundy Close, Widnes, WA8 9ZHDetachedFreehold£495,000
24 Feb 202510, Galion Way, Widnes, WA8 9ZEDetachedFreehold£400,000
06 Jun 202515, Lanark Gardens, Widnes, WA8 9DTTerracedFreehold£255,000
08 Aug 202510, Falkirk Avenue, Widnes, WA8 9DXDetachedFreehold£575,000
26 Jun 202543, Falkirk Avenue, Widnes, WA8 9DXDetachedLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the WA8 9ZF postcode area, located within Upton Rocks, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 9ZF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNurseryBirchfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.6 miSecondarySaints Peter and Paul Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryWade Deacon High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9ZF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 9ZF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodQueensbury Way, Widnes, WA8 9DUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9ZF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Michael Coopersmith

Birchfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardBirchfieldE05013172
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upton RocksE02002575
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 002BE01012375
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 9ZF

Is WA8 9ZF (Upton Rocks) safe?

The area around WA8 9ZF 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.

What is the average house price near WA8 9ZF?

The median sale price around WA8 9ZF in Upton Rocks is £305,750 (about £290 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 9ZF?

There are 12 schools close to WA8 9ZF, including Birchfield Nursery School (Good), Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School (Good) and Wade Deacon High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 9ZF?

The closest station to WA8 9ZF is Widnes, about 807 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 9ZF?

WA8 9ZF 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).

Who represents WA8 9ZF (Upton Rocks) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 9ZF is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Michael Coopersmith (Reform UK).

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.