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WA8 6 area guide

Who lives in WA8 6, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Halton
Region
North West
Population
14,908 (2024)
At a glance

What WA8 6 is like

The WA8 6 postcode sector in Halton covers 188 live postcodes and is home to about 14,908 people across 8 census neighbourhoods. 47.4% of households own their home, 23.6% rent privately and 28.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 54.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WA8 6 sold for a median of £143,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WA8 6 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.8/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 51.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£143,000

Median over 83 sales in WA8 6, 0% on the year before.

TransportMore
5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 39 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 9 rated schools in WA8 6 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£37,648

Average a year, before tax — higher than 6% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    51.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.8 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A big private rental marketPositive

    23.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  4. 04
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    28.3% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

WA8 6 FAQs

01
Is WA8 6 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.8 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 51.5 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).
02
How much does a house cost in WA8 6?

The median sale price over the last year was £143,000.

Homes in WA8 6 sold for a median of £143,000 across 83 sales in the year to August 2026, 0% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WA8 6 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 51.5 offences per 1,000 people a year around WA8 6, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in WA8 6?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 7.8% of residents. 47.4% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (43.6%).
05
Which council covers WA8 6?

WA8 6 is in Halton.

WA8 6 is in Halton, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WA8 6?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 39 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Widnes Rail Station, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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