WA8 4PG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hough Green Road, 0.4km from Upton in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Hough Green ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 4PG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 4PG are sourced from Output Area E00062657 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOUGH GREEN ROAD, WA8 4PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUGH GREEN ROAD, WA8 4PG.
239
40
£ 31,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 4PG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WA8 4PG has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 4PG. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA8 4PG is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Oakfield Community Primary School
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Ashley High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bee Sweet0.1 km
- One Stop Bechers0.1 km
- Martin McColls0.1 km
- Avondale Village Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Bechers Post Office0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hough Green Social Club0.9 km
- St Basil's Social Club0.3 km
- Four Topped Oak0.9 km
- Parklands Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily (McColls)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Upton Fish Bar0.1 km
- Buttilicious0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hough Green0.8 km
- Widnes2.6 km
- Halewood4.1 km
Bus Stops
- HOUGH GREEN ROAD0.1 km
- HOUGH GREEN ROAD0.1 km
- Brookdale0.1 km
- Upton Community Centre0.1 km
- Upton Community Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA84PG · Data under Open Government Licence