Living in WA88, Halton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA88 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 WA88
77 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA88 in the last 2 years, with a median of £150,000 and a range from £63,700 to £395,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 REGAL CRESCENT, WA8 8BN | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 32 REGAL CRESCENT, WA8 8BN | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 97 ROYAL AVENUE, WA8 8HJ | semi-detached | £155,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 39 HERALDS CLOSE, WA8 8AS | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 26 CROWN AVENUE, WA8 8AT | terraced | £217,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 103 ROYAL AVENUE, WA8 8HJ | terraced | £146,000 | 2026-03-26 |
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
35 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 | 1.5 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
25 state primary and 3 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 WA88, 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 |
|---|---|
| Sales and customer service | 16.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
143 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA88 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Halton's figures.
Common questions about WA88
What is the average house price in WA88?
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 WA88?
Prices in Halton are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WA88?
The median of 77 recorded sales around central WA88 in the last 2 years is £150,000, ranging from £63,700 to £395,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA88?
35 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA88, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA88?
143 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA88 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA88 at risk of flooding?
Central WA88 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 WA88 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 £150,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 143 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA88 safe?
143 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA88 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? WA88 or WA8, WA88 or L26, WA88 or L27.
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