Postcode district
WA8: house prices and neighbourhoods
The WA8 postcode district (Halton, Knowsley, St. Helens, Warrington): 1,589 live postcodes across 11 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 3 October 2026.
Typical house price
£203,250
Median of 132 resales of existing houses in WA8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£118,250
Median of 8 resales of existing flats in WA8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in WA8
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton | Halton | £152,500 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Moving the other way |
| Farnworth | Halton | £285,000 | £112,000 | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Hale Bank | Halton | £205,000 | – | Below average income | Moving the other way |
| Halton View | Halton | £165,000 | – | Below average income | Some signs |
| Hough Green | Halton | £140,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Moving the other way |
| Upton Rocks | Halton | £314,000 | £115,000 | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Victoria Park | Halton | £220,000 | – | Middle income | Mixed signs |
| Widnes Riverside | Halton | £117,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Few signs |
| Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East | Knowsley | £245,000 | – | Affluent | Some signs |
| Bold & Clock Face | St. Helens | £172,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Few signs |
| Penketh & Cuerdley | Warrington | £260,000 | – | Affluent | Some signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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