WA8 — WIDNES | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA8 is £253,772, which is 19% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA8 cost 11.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA8 have fallen 14.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£366,811	506
Semi-detached	£213,810	792
Terraced	£134,278	936
Flat	£99,346	182
All types	£253,772	2530

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

WA8 has a crime rate of 83.7 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

36.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA8 has 32 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Birchfield Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Moorfield Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA8 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA8 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA8 — WIDNES

Area Summary

WA8 (WIDNES) offers property prices near the national average (£253,772), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (339 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA8?

The average house price in WA8 (WIDNES) is £253,772, based on 2530 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.7% over the past year.

Is WA8 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA8 is close to the national average at 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (36.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA8?

There are 32 schools in or near WA8. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 13 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA8?

Council tax in WA8 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA8?

The average broadband download speed in WA8 is 339 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA8 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.