WA8 9BL is a sought-after residential area on Chetwood Drive, 0.5km from Upton Rocks in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Birchfield ward and the Halton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA8, WA8 9BL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 14.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00170532 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHETWOOD DRIVE, WA8 9BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHETWOOD DRIVE, WA8 9BL.
308
44
£ 55,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 9BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA8 9BL combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£218k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 9BL. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
9 sales · Mean £ 206,000
Detached
£ 267,500
1 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 9BL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Lunts Heath Primary School
Birchfield Nursery School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Wade Deacon High School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Made For You at the Barnyards1.0 km
- Black Horse Post Office0.5 km
- Cronton Lane Bakery0.5 km
- Euro Garages Ltd0.6 km
- Upton Rocks Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club0.4 km
- Liver Bar at The Barnyards1.0 km
- Ring O Bells0.7 km
- Jaguar Landrover Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- The Tavern0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Subway - Upton Rocks0.6 km
- Chakra Wow Cafe0.5 km
- Pesto0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pizza Casa0.5 km
- Pizza 42 at the Barnyards1.0 km
- Cronton Fish Bar 20.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hillcrest Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.0 km
- Hough Green2.6 km
- Rainhill3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Buckingham Avenue0.4 km
- Buckingham Avenue0.4 km
- Hillcrest0.4 km
- Hillcrest0.4 km
- CRONTON ROAD0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA89BL · Data under Open Government Licence