Alexander Drive - WA8 8DY
Key Postcode Insights
WA8 8DY is a residential postcode situated on Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 131st largest and 165th most expensive of the 1,408 postcodes in the WA8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £105,959
- 10 Year change
- up 42.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £679pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £118/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WA8 8DY is a residential postcode situated on Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 131st largest and 165th most expensive of the 1,408 postcodes in the WA8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £105,959
- 10 Year change
- up 42.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £679pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £118/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WA8 8DY
- 1 Alexander Drive
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
- Flat
Unknown
- 7 Alexander Drive
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £105,959.
The WA8 8DY Sales Market has increased by 42.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.1% | £105,959 |
| June 2025 | 1.6% | £102,799 |
| June 2024 | 5.1% | £101,189 |
| June 2023 | 1.7% | £96,239 |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £94,645 |
| June 2021 | 7.9% | £86,879 |
| June 2020 | 3.6% | £80,553 |
| June 2019 | 0.7% | £77,781 |
| June 2018 | 1.4% | £77,254 |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £76,172 |
| June 2016 | 1.6% | £74,590 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £73,418 |
| June 2014 | 1.9% | £71,642 |
| June 2013 | -1.5% | £70,304 |
| June 2012 | -2.4% | £71,385 |
| June 2011 | -2.3% | £73,114 |
| June 2010 | 0.5% | £74,851 |
| June 2009 | -11.5% | £74,469 |
| June 2008 | -4.5% | £84,126 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £88,068 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £679.
The WA8 8DY Rental Market has increased by 47.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £679pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | £662pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.9% | £639pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.5% | £587pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £546pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.7% | £504pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £468pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £465pcm |
| June 2018 | 0% | £463pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.4% | £463pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.3% | £461pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.9% | £455pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.7% | £447pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.5% | £450pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.7% | £453pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £456pcm |
| June 2010 | -2.4% | £450pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.8% | £461pcm |
| June 2008 | 1% | £494pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £489pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WA8 8DY is the 131st largest and the 165th most expensive postcode out of the 1,408 postcodes in the WA8 area.
- WA8 8EJ, Montgomery Road, Widnes, WA8WA8 8EJ20 Addresses|60 m away
- WA8 8PE, Gathurst Court, Widnes, WA8WA8 8PE17 Addresses|67 m away
- WA8 8DN, Ash Grove, Widnes, WA8WA8 8DN9 Addresses|77 m away
- WA8 8DQ, Hale Road, Widnes, WA8WA8 8DQ33 Addresses|86 m away
- WA8 8PA, Heskin Court, Widnes, WA8WA8 8PA8 Addresses|93 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century flat (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2023£110,000 | 4 Bed House22, Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 8DZ22, Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 8DZ
- Sold Dec 2015£76,000 | 4 Bed House22, Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 8DZ22, Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 8DZ
- Sold Jun 2005£74,450 | 3 Bed House40, Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 8EB40, Alexander Drive, Widnes, WA8 8EB
Schools Nearby
- St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School700 m away
- Ditton Primary School700 m away
- Oakfield Community Primary School1.1 km away
- Ormiston Chadwick Academy700 m away
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School1.4 km away
- Wade Deacon High School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WA8 8DY is Hough Green station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- Hough Green|1.3 km away
- Widnes|2.1 km away
- Runcorn|3.3 km away
- Halewood|4.4 km away