Postcode insights

WA8 9ZT

Rockfield Close

Hough Green

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Detailed insights for WA8 9ZT

Overview

Postcode WA8 9ZT is located in an urban city, within the Hough Green 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 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 Hough Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 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
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Upton Rocks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 242 ft away from WA8 9ZT.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton Rocks near WA8 9ZT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 9ZT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
4,236.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.36(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.89(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-64%)
Other theft
2.87(-57%)
Public order
1.79(-82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
91.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.11%
African
4
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
33.76%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.92%
No qualifications
22
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
53.1%
Owns outright
36
31.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.16%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Hough Green

Median price£160,500
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £233K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 (about £228 per square foot) in Hough Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hough Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£338,625£304
Semi-Detached13£175,000£304
Terraced28£132,000£155
Flats1£116,500£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hough Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£123,000£75,000
2017£225,000£117,000£80,000
2018£247,500£127,500£86,000
2019£249,950£125,500£80,000
2020£274,000£144,950£94,000
2021£317,500£147,500£93,500
2022£300,000£166,000£121,000
2023£292,000£195,500£114,750
2024£273,000£177,000£125,250
2025£342,250£177,500£130,000
2026£352,500£175,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£200£87
2017£200£181£99
2018£216£198£96
2019£225£192£99
2020£225£206£107
2021£247£234£112
2022£280£242£135
2023£297£272£138
2024£303£283£147
2025£301£301£150
2026£264£285£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hough Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hough Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9ZT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9ZT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20258, Tate Close, Widnes, WA8 9ZZDetachedFreehold£290,000
10 Oct 202579, Lingwell Park, Widnes, WA8 9YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
20 Jun 202547, Lingwell Park, Widnes, WA8 9YPFlatsLeasehold£120,000
16 Apr 202535, Lingwell Park, Widnes, WA8 9YPTerracedFreehold£248,000
15 Apr 202520, Lingwell Park, Widnes, WA8 9YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA8 9ZT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryOrmiston Chadwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableAshley High SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableChesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9ZT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 9ZT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodQueensbury Way, Widnes, WA8 9DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food231 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HLWalking directions to The Co-operative 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 9ZT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Thomas Atherton

Hough Green - 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
WardHough GreenE05013183
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upton RocksE02002575
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 002CE01012376
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA8 9ZT

Is WA8 9ZT (Upton Rocks) safe?

The area around WA8 9ZT records about 30 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 9ZT?

The median sale price around WA8 9ZT in Upton Rocks is £160,500 (about £228 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA8 9ZT?

There are 10 schools close to WA8 9ZT, including Ormiston Chadwick Academy (Outstanding), Ashley High School (Outstanding) and Chesnut Lodge Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA8 9ZT?

The closest station to WA8 9ZT is Hough Green, about 1,418 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA8 9ZT?

WA8 9ZT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 9ZT is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas Atherton (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.