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WA8

WIDNES

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA8 is the postcode district for WIDNES, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £253,772
1yr change ▼ 14.7%
Crime 3% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£253,772

▼ 14.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% below national avg

Crime Rate

83.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

3% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

32 schools

Broadband Speed

339 Mbps

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.

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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

£224K £236K £249K £261K £273K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

13

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

WA

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 about WA8 WIDNES

What is the average house price in WA8 WIDNES?
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 WIDNES 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 is the population of WA8 WIDNES?
The population of WA8 (WIDNES) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA8 WIDNES?
There are 32 schools in or near WA8. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 13 Good. None require improvement.

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