Royal Avenue - WA8 8HB
Key Postcode Insights
WA8 8HB is a residential postcode situated on Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 375th largest and 771st most expensive of the 1,408 postcodes in the WA8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £201,343
- 10 Year change
- up 68.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,019pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 73.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £247/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WA8 8HB is a residential postcode situated on Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 375th largest and 771st most expensive of the 1,408 postcodes in the WA8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £201,343
- 10 Year change
- up 68.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,019pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 73.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £247/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WA8 8HB
- 149 Royal Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 151 Royal Avenue
House
- 153 Royal Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 155 Royal Avenue
House
- 157 Royal Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WA8 8HB sold for £199,000 on 30th August 2022. Since then prices are up an average of 16.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £201,343.
The WA8 8HB Sales Market has increased by 68.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.3% | £201,343 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £191,152 |
| June 2024 | 3.1% | £182,217 |
| June 2023 | 3.3% | £176,677 |
| June 2022 | 12.9% | £171,002 |
| June 2021 | 11.1% | £151,509 |
| June 2020 | 4.6% | £136,320 |
| June 2019 | 2.7% | £130,373 |
| June 2018 | 3.3% | £126,969 |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £122,890 |
| June 2016 | 3.1% | £119,718 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £116,070 |
| June 2014 | 3.6% | £113,284 |
| June 2013 | -0.5% | £109,356 |
| June 2012 | -1.1% | £109,897 |
| June 2011 | -3.2% | £111,094 |
| June 2010 | 1.8% | £114,747 |
| June 2009 | -10.2% | £112,708 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £125,556 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £128,466 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,019.
The WA8 8HB Rental Market has increased by 73.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.8% | £1,019pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.1% | £972pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.1% | £908pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.8% | £848pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.9% | £779pcm |
| June 2021 | 10.6% | £697pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £630pcm |
| June 2019 | 2% | £618pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £606pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.1% | £595pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.4% | £588pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £575pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.6% | £561pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.4% | £558pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £556pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.9% | £554pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.5% | £549pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.6% | £552pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.5% | £585pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £565pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th August 2022 for £199,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 16.1%. The postcode has had a total of 6 sales since 1995.
WA8 8HB has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2022£199,000 | 3 Bed House165, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB165, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB
- Sold Nov 2014£69,500 | 3 Bed House163, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB163, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB
- Sold Aug 2014£70,000 | 3 Bed House157, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB157, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB
- Sold Aug 2010£74,950 | 3 Bed House165, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB165, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB
- Sold Aug 2006£102,700 | 3 Bed House163, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB163, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB
Nearby Postcodes
WA8 8HB is the 375th largest and the 771st most expensive postcode out of the 1,408 postcodes in the WA8 area.
- WA8 8PH, Mayfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8WA8 8PH18 Addresses|59 m away
- WA8 8HD, New Bank Road, Widnes, WA8WA8 8HD19 Addresses|78 m away
- WA8 8DX, Keswick Close, Widnes, WA8WA8 8DX27 Addresses|83 m away
- WA8 8HH, Manor Road, Widnes, WA8WA8 8HH10 Addresses|108 m away
- WA8 8HA, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8WA8 8HA14 Addresses|109 m away
Property Types
- 6 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (6)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2025£216,000 | 3 Bed House63, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HL63, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HL
- Sold Aug 2022£199,000 | 3 Bed House165, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB165, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HB
- Sold Feb 2025£181,000 | 3 Bed House122, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HA122, Royal Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HA
Schools Nearby
- Oakfield Community Primary School500 m away
- St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School900 m away
- St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School900 m away
- Ormiston Chadwick Academy600 m away
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School1.8 km away
- Wade Deacon High School2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WA8 8HB is Hough Green station, which is 600 metres away.
- Hough Green|600 m away
- Widnes|2.5 km away
- Halewood|3.8 km away
- Runcorn|3.9 km away
