The WA8 postcode district is a postal district located in the WA Warrington postcode area with a population of 64,055 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the WA8 postcode district is 16.75 square miles which is 43.39 square kilometres or 10,723.00 acres.
Currently, the WA8 district has about 1570 postcode units spread across 8 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 3,200 postcodes. With 1570 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1630 units available.
The WA8 postal code covers the settlement of WIDNES.
The postcode area has a boundary with Mersey.
The WA8 Postcode shares a border with WA5 (Great Sankey, WARRINGTON, Penketh), L24 (LIVERPOOL, Speke, Hale Village), L35 (Rainhill, Whiston, PRESCOT) and WA9 (ST. HELENS, Clock Face, Sutton Manor).
The primary settlement in the WA8 postcode district is Widnes, located in Cheshire, England. Other significant settlements within the district include Bold Heath and Cronton. The most significant post town in the district is Widnes.
For the district WA8, we have data on 9 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector WA8 0, covers Widnes in Cheshire. The sector WA8 2 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services. The sector WA8 3, covers Widnes in Cheshire. The sector WA8 3, covers Widnes in Merseyside. The sector WA8 4, covers Widnes in Cheshire. The sector WA8 5, covers Widnes in Cheshire. The sector WA8 5, covers Widnes in Merseyside. The sector WA8 6, covers Widnes in Cheshire. The sector WA8 7, covers Widnes in Cheshire. The sector WA8 8, covers Widnes in Cheshire. The sector WA8 9, covers Widnes in Cheshire.
Map of the WA8 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the WA8 District: the district mostly encompasses the Halton (B) (1484 postcodes), followed by the Knowsley District (B) area (58 postcodes), and finally, the St. Helens District (B) area (30 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in WA8
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | £220,000 | Columbine Close, Widnes, WA8 4TR |
| 03/10/2023 | £180,000 | Cronton Road, Widnes, WA8 5QD |
| 29/09/2023 | £71,000 | Canterbury Road, Widnes, WA8 8QJ |
| 20/09/2023 | £143,000 | Philip Road, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 8AR |
| 15/09/2023 | £350,000 | Cross Hillocks Lane, Widnes, WA8 4PN |
| 13/09/2023 | £185,000 | Somerford Walk, Widnes, WA8 3EU |
| 12/09/2023 | £475,000 | Tickford Bank, Widnes, WA8 9AZ |
| 08/09/2023 | £265,000 | Mayfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8PW |
| 08/09/2023 | £90,000 | Foster Street, Widnes, WA8 6ET |
| 08/09/2023 | £270,000 | Beaconsfield Grove, Widnes, WA8 9LF |
Weather Forecast for WA8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 51.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 77.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 55.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Where is the WA8 Postcode District?
The data shows that the postcode district WA8 is located in the town of Widnes. It is worth noting that Widnes is surrounded by several nearby towns, including Runcorn to the South East, Prescot to the North West, St. Helens to the North, Warrington to the East, Frodsham to the South, Newton-le-Willows to the North East, and Ellesmere Port to the South West. Additionally, the distance between Widnes and London is approximately 169.96 miles.
The district is within the post town of WIDNES.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The WA8 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- East Merseyside - Merseyside - North West (England)
- Warrington - Cheshire - North West (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| WA8 0 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| WA8 3 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| WA8 4 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| WA8 5 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| WA8 6 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| WA8 7 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| WA8 8 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| WA8 9 | Widnes Delivery Office |
| W | A | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| W | A | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the WA8 postcode area
| Catalyst Science Discovery Centre |
|---|
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Science / Technology Centre |
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Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £282 | £725 | £519 |
| 2 | £650 | £950 | £738 |
| 3 | £695 | £1,500 | £930 |
| 4 | £800 | £3,500 | £1,783 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £160,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 | |
| 1 | £45,000 | £170,000 | £92,429 |
| 2 | £50,000 | £360,000 | £140,464 |
| 3 | £80,000 | £600,000 | £233,276 |
| 4 | £235,000 | £950,000 | £455,133 |
| 5 | £370,000 | £1,500,000 | £727,600 |
| 6 | £270,000 | £700,000 | £532,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the WA8 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Widnes | Adams Estate Agents | 53-55 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JS | 0151 453 1192 | 79 |
 | Widnes | Myler Estates | 77 Albert Road Widnes WA8 6JS | 0151 453 6896 | 42 |
 | Widnes | Academy Estate Agents | 91 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JS | 0151 453 2189 | 36 |
 | Widnes | Entwistle Green | 49 Albert Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6JS | 0151 453 7868 | 29 |
 | Widnes | Reeds Rains | 58 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JT | 0151 453 9974 | 19 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £275,423 | 275 | £269,001 | 274 | £260,518 | 320 | £259,571 | 266 |
| Semi-Detached | £158,080 | 346 | £158,750 | 391 | £152,179 | 337 | £149,412 | 282 |
| Terraced | £104,959 | 334 | £104,578 | 318 | £100,766 | 334 | £98,428 | 294 |
| Flats | £85,801 | 52 | £96,919 | 87 | £81,442 | 66 | £98,675 | 65 |