Is WA88 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in WA88 are higher than average, at 335 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in WA88?

The average property price in WA88 is currently around £194k.

What is the population of WA88?

The population for the WA88 area is approximately 274 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Halton, North West

WA88 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA88 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

274

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10

family_restroomFamily

1/10

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4/10

workEmployment

1/10

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7/10

paymentsAffluence

1/10

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10/10

homeHome Ownership

1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in WA88 — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 16.9% year-on-year.

home £194,833 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA88 is a postcode district in Halton, North West, covering 13 active and 23 retired postcodes.

The majority of WA88 (100% of postcodes) consists of a lower-income area with lots of young families in social or private renting.

Property: Average house prices in WA88 are around £194k, up 16.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA88 at 335 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA88 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 21%

Unemployed: 6%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences40

Anti-social behaviour21

Public order13

Other theft5

Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School

Good44 pupils

Halebank CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils

St Michaels Catholic Primary School

Good245 pupils

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils

Oakfield Community Primary School

Good288 pupils

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils