Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

BECHERS, WA8 4TP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECHERS, WA8 4TP.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 31,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 4TP 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in WA8 4TP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WA8 4TP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bechers, 0.4km from Upton in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Hough Green ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 4TP 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4TP are sourced from Output Area E00062657 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 4TP. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

9 sales · Mean £ 101,994

Semi-Detached

£ 79,000

1 sales · Mean £ 79,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WA8 4TP is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Public order24
Drugs20
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.1 km
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St Basil's Catholic Primary School

Good295 pupils0.2 km
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St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.9 km
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Ormiston Chadwick Academy

Outstanding949 pupils1.2 km
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Oakfield Community Primary School

Good288 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km
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Ashley High School

Outstanding114 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Hough Green Convenience0.7 km
  • Bechers Post Office0.1 km
  • Bee Sweet0.1 km
  • One Stop Bechers0.1 km
  • Martin McColls0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Parklands Club0.7 km
  • Four Topped Oak1.0 km
  • Hough Green Social Club0.8 km
  • St Basil's Social Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily (McColls)0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Upton Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Buttilicious0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hough Green0.6 km
  • Widnes2.7 km
  • Halewood4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Upton Community Centre0.1 km
  • St. Basils0.1 km
  • HOUGH GREEN ROAD0.2 km
  • HOUGH GREEN ROAD0.2 km
  • Brookdale0.2 km