Living in WA8, Halton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA8 in Halton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Halton: £193,134, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WA8
101 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £245,000 and a range from £60,000 to £580,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 DINNINGTON COURT, WA8 9XA | detached | £450,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 15 WESTERHOPE WAY, WA8 9QA | detached | £310,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 23 BRUNNER ROAD, WA8 7LX | terraced | £130,300 | 2026-05-15 |
| 25 LEIGH AVENUE, WA8 6PD | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 66 FOXLEY HEATH, WA8 7EJ | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 5 PARKSIDE COURT BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 7TB | terraced | £78,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
43 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
28 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Tower College.
All 1 fee-paying schools near WA8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
311 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Halton's figures.
Common questions about WA8
What is the average house price in WA8?
The average sold price in Halton is £193,134 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WA8?
Prices in Halton are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WA8?
The median of 101 recorded sales around central WA8 in the last 2 years is £245,000, ranging from £60,000 to £580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA8?
43 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA8?
311 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA8 at risk of flooding?
Central WA8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WA8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £245,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 311 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA8 safe?
311 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WA8 or WA88, WA8 or WA7, WA8 or L35.
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