Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

WA8 7TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA8 7TH.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA8 7TH — age 45, 84% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA8 7TH is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Victoria Park in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Highfield ward and the Halton constituency.

For families considering a move, WA8 7TH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 7TH are sourced from Output Area E00062684 (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 7TH. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

WA8 7TH has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order12
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.0 km
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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils0.3 km
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

Good1280 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils0.8 km
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils0.9 km
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Lunts Heath Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • R.A.O.B Club0.9 km
  • Crown Inn0.3 km
  • The Griffin0.8 km
  • The Observatory1.0 km
  • Liver Bar at The Barnyards0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • The Greener Grocer at the Barnyard0.1 km
  • The Village Shop0.9 km
  • Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd0.7 km
  • Appleton Village Store0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Ireland's0.7 km
  • Saffron Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Village Kitchen0.8 km
  • SOG Resources Catering - Heath Restaurant0.9 km
  • Subway - Upton Rocks1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fung Wah0.7 km
  • Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza 42 at the Barnyards0.1 km
  • River Queen0.8 km
  • Superior Catering0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes0.2 km
  • Hough Green2.7 km
  • Runcorn4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Birchfield Road0.1 km
  • Birchfield Road0.1 km
  • Widnes Rail Station0.2 km
  • Lockett Road0.2 km
  • Lockett Road0.2 km