1/8
£125,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 678 sq ft
Foster Street, Widnes, WA8 6EU
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026 
House prices in Widnes
Cheshire · 664 sales registered so far in the 12 months to May 2026 · HM Land Registry data
Average house price in Widnes
The average (median) house price in Widnes, Cheshire was £195,000 in the 12 months to May 2026, from 664 sales registered so far — 2.0% down on the year before and 18.2% up on five years ago. Terraced homes were the most common sale at a median £147,000; detached £350,000; semi-detached £219,000; flats £100,000. Homes with a recorded floor area sold for about £224 per square foot (£2,411/m²), based on 1,442 of 1,479 sales over two years.
- Median sold price
- £195,000
- 12 months to May 2026
- Half of sales were above this price, half below
- Change on a year ago
- −2.0%
- median vs the previous 12 months
- Shown only when both years have 30+ sales
- Price per sq ft
- £224
- typical range £172–£279
- From 1,442 of 1,479 sales with an EPC floor area (2 years)
- Sales registered so far
- 664
- 12 months to May 2026
- Recent months are still being registered; counts are never compared year on year
- vs Cheshire
- −28%
- Cheshire median £270,000
- Difference between the two medians
Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered) Widnes = the Widnes post town: WA8 (as recorded in the sales)
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House prices in Widnes by property type
| Type | Sales | Median price | £/sq ft | Typical size | Change (1y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 150 | £350,000 | £299 | 1,125 sq ft | −0.7% |
| Semi-detached | 230 | £219,000 | £249 | 893 sq ft | +1.9% |
| Terraced | 241 | £147,000 | £172 | 829 sq ft | +7.3% |
| Flats | 43 | £100,000 | £180 | 581 sq ft | −3.8% |
Widnes house price trend
Widnes median Cheshire median sales per period still being registered
| Period | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | £140,000 | 197 |
| Q1 2022 | £160,000 | 196 |
| Q2 2022 | £156,500 | 176 |
| Q3 2022 | £199,500 | 212 |
| Q4 2022 | £182,500 | 186 |
| Q1 2023 | £180,000 | 147 |
| Q2 2023 | £173,750 | 152 |
| Q3 2023 | £157,000 | 171 |
| Q4 2023 | £180,000 | 148 |
| Q1 2024 | £176,250 | 122 |
| Q2 2024 | £190,000 | 178 |
| Q3 2024 | £190,000 | 196 |
| Q4 2024 | £195,000 | 229 |
| Q1 2025 | £215,000 | 227 |
| Q2 2025 | £185,000 | 167 |
| Q3 2025 | £195,750 | 210 |
| Q4 2025 | £193,000 | 179 |
| Q1 2026 | £200,000 | 134 |
| Q2 2026 | £200,000 | 121 |
| Q3 2026 | £202,500 | 10 |
Median of completed sales per period, not seasonally adjusted; the latest months are still being registered.
What homes in Widnes sold for
26%
23%
17%
11%
9%
6%
2%
6%
£95k–£145k
£145k–£195k
£195k–£245k
£245k–£295k
£295k–£345k
£345k–£395k
£395k–£445k
£445k+
Most homes in Widnes sold for £95k–£195k (49% of sales).
Sold house prices in Widnes
| Sold | Address | Type | Price | Floor area | £/sq ft | vs last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 434, Liverpool Road WA8 7XP | Terraced | £185,000 | 958 sq ft | £193 | +37% (2021) |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 14, Newsham Close WA8 4TT | Detached | £270,000 | 936 sq ft | £288 | — |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 32, Burmarsh Lane WA8 8WF | Terraced · Leasehold | £158,000 | 807 sq ft | £196 | — |
| 8 Jul 2026 | 92, Henderson Road WA8 7LN | Semi-detached | £88,079 | 840 sq ft | £105 | −43% (2022) |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 2, Rose Lea Close WA8 9JA | Semi-detached | £440,000 | 1,410 sq ft | £312 | — |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 8, Hilary Close WA8 3HT | Semi-detached | £220,000 | 797 sq ft | £276 | +29% (2021) |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 5, Oxton Close WA8 4SD | Semi-detached | £182,000 | 560 sq ft | £325 | — |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 2, Stone Cross Drive WA8 9DL | Detached | £625,000 | 2,131 sq ft | £293 | — |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 274, Derby Road WA8 3UF | Detached | £475,000 | 1,808 sq ft | £263 | — |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 48, Deepdale WA8 4NN | Terraced | £120,000 | 840 sq ft | £143 | — |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 4, Calder Close WA8 3YT | Terraced | £185,000 | 710 sq ft | £260 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 10, Limerick Close WA8 9SE | Detached · Leasehold | £410,000 | 1,119 sq ft | £366 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 2, Cowan Way WA8 9BJ | Semi-detached | £280,000 | 958 sq ft | £292 | +6% (2024) |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 24, Ditchfield Road WA8 8QS | Semi-detached | £205,000 | 829 sq ft | £247 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 79, Lytham Road WA8 6RE | Semi-detached | £185,000 | 797 sq ft | £232 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 48, Warrington Road WA8 0AP | Semi-detached | £185,000 | 689 sq ft | £269 | +81% (2020) |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 161, Warrington Road WA8 0BA | Terraced · Leasehold | £161,000 | 797 sq ft | £202 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 6, Belvoir Road WA8 6HR | Terraced | £143,000 | 883 sq ft | £162 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 5, Blair Drive WA8 4QT | Semi-detached | £138,500 | 452 sq ft | £306 | +46% (2023) |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 19, Chidlow Close WA8 0NF | Terraced · Leasehold | £121,000 | 624 sq ft | £194 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 10, College Fields, Cronton Lane WA8 5AR | Flats · Leasehold | £116,500 | 624 sq ft | £187 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 168, Albert Road WA8 6LJ | Terraced | £116,000 | 840 sq ft | £138 | — |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 2, Colvend Way WA8 9DZ | Detached · Leasehold | £400,000 | 1,485 sq ft | £269 | — |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 61, Foxley Heath WA8 7EB | Detached · Leasehold | £289,000 | 1,130 sq ft | £256 | — |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 20, Union Bank Lane WA8 5XB | Semi-detached | £262,500 | 1,324 sq ft | £198 | — |
The most recent registered sales. Full histories, including every sale since 1995, are on the street pages.
Streets in Widnes
Most expensive streets
- Upton Bridle Path WA8 £490,000· 5 sales
- Regency Park WA8 £487,475· 12 sales
- Maisemore Fields WA8 £487,475· 8 sales
- Falkirk Avenue WA8 £445,000· 9 sales
- Tickford Bank WA8 £420,000· 6 sales
- Balmoral Road WA8 £412,500· 10 sales
- Kennington Park WA8 £397,000· 14 sales
- Norlands Park WA8 £395,000· 7 sales
Most affordable streets
- Darlington Court WA8 £67,000· 9 sales
- Mersey Road WA8 £68,500· 8 sales
- Foundry Lane WA8 £75,000· 11 sales
- Eltham Walk WA8 £79,500· 8 sales
- Randle Mews WA8 £85,000· 7 sales
- Oakland Street WA8 £85,000· 7 sales
- St Michaels View WA8 £89,000· 19 sales
- Fir Street WA8 £89,500· 14 sales
Most active streets
- Liverpool Road WA8 12in 12m
- Moorfield Road WA8 9in 12m
- Royal Avenue WA8 7in 12m
- Peel House Lane WA8 6in 12m
- Hampton Court Way WA8 6in 12m
- Afton WA8 6in 12m
- Arley Drive WA8 6in 12m
- Ireland Street WA8 6in 12m
Medians over five years for streets with at least five sales; "most active" counts the last 12 months.
Postcode districts in Widnes
| District | Sales (12m) | Median | £/sq ft | Change (1y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 | 664 | £195,000 | £224 | −2.0% |
For sale in Widnes now
Homes for sale in Widnes today ask a median £260,000 (n = 141) vs £195,000 sold — asking is 33% above recent sold prices; £237 vs £224 per sq ft. 0% of Homello's listings here are under offer. Asking ≠ achieved; sold prices reflect deals agreed 4–6 months ago.
1/8
£220,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 782 sq ft
Page Lane, Widnes, Widnes, WA8 0AE
Leasehold
Added on 31/08/2026
1/8
£400,000
5 beds · 2 baths · 2,283 sq ft
Highfield Road, Widnes, Widnes, WA8 7DT
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026
1/8
£180,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 839 sq ft
Farnworth Street, Widnes, Widnes, WA8 9LW
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026
House prices near Widnes
- Runcorn Cheshire · 5.6 km 95% of here
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- Prescot Merseyside · 6.3 km 113% of here
- St Helens Merseyside · 8.6 km 92% of here
- Halewood Liverpool · 6.3 km 128% of here
- Frodsham Cheshire · 10.8 km 151% of here
- Newton-le-Willows Merseyside · 11.1 km 108% of here
- Warrington Cheshire · 10.8 km 131% of here
- Skelmersdale Lancashire · 19.4 km 91% of here
- Wigan Greater Manchester · 19.4 km 100% of here
Part of Cheshire
What's my home worth?
A 90 m² (970 sq ft) home in Widnes is worth roughly £167k–£270k at the area's typical £172–£279 per square foot — a range, not a valuation.
Check your addressQuestions about house prices in Widnes
›What is the average house price in Widnes?
The median sold price in Widnes, Cheshire was £195,000 in the 12 months to May 2026 (664 sales registered so far); the mean was £225,309. We quote medians because a few very expensive or very cheap sales pull a mean around. The Cheshire median over the same period was £270,000. Portals and the ONS publish different figures because they use different boundaries, windows and adjustments.
›How much is a house in Widnes per square foot?
Homes sold in Widnes, Cheshire over the two years to May 2026 with a recorded floor area achieved a median £224 per square foot (interquartile range £172–£279), from 1,442 sales matched to an Energy Performance Certificate floor area.
›Are house prices in Widnes going up or down?
In the 12 months to May 2026, the median was 2.0% down on the previous 12 months and 18.2% up on five years earlier. These compare completed sales registered so far; the most recent months are still being registered, so the latest figures move as late registrations arrive.
›What is the most expensive street in Widnes?
Of streets with at least five sales in the last five years, Upton Bridle Path (WA8) has the highest median sold price at £490,000 across 5 sales.
›Where does this data come from and how up to date is it?
Every sale is from HM Land Registry's Price Paid Data for England and Wales, which we re-import monthly. Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered). Floor areas come from Energy Performance Certificates matched by address.
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Sources and method. Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered).Next HM Land Registry release ~28 Sept 2026. Medians unless stated; averages only where 30 or more sales. Category A sales only (standard price-paid transactions), houses and flats.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Floor areas derived from Energy Performance Certificate data © Crown copyright, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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