Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WA8 postcode area, covering Widnes and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£146,183
Median price
£120,000
5-year trend
+86.9%
Total sales
29,037
The WA8 area has 1,322 individual postcodes with 29,037 registered sales. Prices are +63.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Widnes. The five-year price movement is +86.9%.
WA8 averages £146,183, placing it in the affordable category, +63.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 29,037 recorded sales across 1,322 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WA8 is +86.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WA8 9YP
£171,859 avg · 184 sales
WA8 8GE
£138,720 avg · 145 sales
WA8 9QB
£185,314 avg · 137 sales
WA8 6ES
£62,648 avg · 136 sales
WA8 9DA
£205,967 avg · 129 sales
WA8 6HR
£66,978 avg · 126 sales
WA8 6QH
£113,256 avg · 124 sales
WA8 6HP
£63,650 avg · 120 sales
WA8 3ET
£194,429 avg · 115 sales
This WA8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WA8 postcode area is £146,183, based on 29,037 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Widnes.
Properties in WA8 average £146,183, which is +63.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£120,000) is 17.9% below the average (£146,183), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WA8 have moved +86.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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