WA8 4SA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Great Ashfield, 0.6km from Upton in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Hough Green ward and the Halton constituency.
For serious buyers, WA8 4SA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 4SA are sourced from Output Area E00062661 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT ASHFIELD, WA8 4SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT ASHFIELD, WA8 4SA.
290
54
£ 55,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 4SA 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA8 4SA — age 54, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 4SA. The average age is 54.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 4SA has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ashley High School
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Ditton Primary School
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- The Ball Post Office1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Bechers Post Office0.9 km
- Rose Farm0.5 km
- Bee Sweet0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Parklands Club0.3 km
- Four Topped Oak0.2 km
- The Wellington0.9 km
- Widnes Rugby Union Club0.7 km
- The Woodlands1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cuppaccino's1.0 km
- Subway - Upton Rocks0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar1.0 km
- Upton Fish Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Co-operative Group1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hough Green1.3 km
- Widnes1.7 km
- Rainhill4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Four Topped Oak0.2 km
- Four Topped Oak0.2 km
- Queensbury Way0.3 km
- Haddon Drive0.4 km
- Queensbury Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WA84SA · Data under Open Government Licence