Area Information for Widnes, WA8 9NA

This postcode in Widnes is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Hough Green ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Widnes and Halewood. This page combines information for the address Widnes, WA8 9NA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WA8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 1995. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Halton
Ward Hough Green
Constituency Widnes and Halewood * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Widnes, WA8 9NA - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Hough Green), and the Cheshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Widnes, WA8 9NA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Widnes, WA8 9NA:

Upton Grange, Widnes, WA8 9ZA
Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH
Telford Close, Widnes, WA8 9GS
Bowen Close, Widnes, WA8 9GL
Preece Close, Widnes, WA8 9WQ
Warnley Close, Widnes, WA8 9WJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WA8 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Widnes consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 108
Semi-Detached 22
Terraced 3
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 134
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 87
Owned with Mortgage 34
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rent Free 0
Total 131

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 31
Two People 69
Three People 23
Four People 6
Five People 4
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 134

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Widnes consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 31
Family Household 100
Other Household 4
Total 135

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 67
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 17
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 134

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Widnes and Halewood constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 142
Female 147
Total 289

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around WA8 9NA has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 41% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic. This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 9
10-14 8
15-19 8
20-24 7
25-29 6
30-34 12
35-39 14
40-44 8
45-49 20
50-54 17
55-59 22
60-64 31
65-69 40
70-74 41
75-79 18
80-84 16
85+ 5
Total 290

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WA8 9NA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 54
Married 167
Separated 4
Divorced 18
Widowed 18
Total 261

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 117
Good 108
Fair 46
Bad 17
Very Bad 3
Total 291

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 97
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 55
Other 5
Total 260

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 93% white. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 269
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 7
Pakistani 3
Chinese 4
Other 5
Total 291

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 271
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 5
Middle East and Asia 12
Total 290

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 271
10+ Years 13
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 293

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WA8 9NA.

Passport(s) Held
None 34
United Kingdom 249
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 0
Rest of Europe 3
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 76
Christian 194
Buddhist 3
Hindu 6
Jewish 0
Muslim 3
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 8
Total 290

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Hough Green ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 47% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census. Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 63
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 122
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 1
Total 257

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 23
Professional Occupations 25
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 117

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 45
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 53
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 45
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 25
Full-time Student 9
Total 261

Widnes, WA8 9NA is within the Hough Green policing neighbourhood, under the Cheshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near WA8 9NA
Neighbourhood Team Address Hough Green
Force Website: https://www.cheshire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WA8 9NA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WA8 9NA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Widnes, WA8 9NA. The nearest railway station is Hough Green, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hough Green 0.9 miles
Widnes 1.1 miles
Rainhill 2.5 miles
Whiston 2.7 miles
Halewood 2.9 miles
Runcorn 3.1 miles
Prescot 3.3 miles
Lea Green 3.5 miles
Eccleston Park 3.5 miles
Thatto Heath 3.8 miles
Huyton 3.9 miles
Hunts Cross 4.2 miles
St Helens Junction 4.4 miles
Roby 4.4 miles
Sankey for Penketh 4.6 miles
Warrington West 5.1 miles
St Helens Central 5.1 miles
Runcorn East 5.5 miles
Liverpool South Parkway 5.6 miles
Broad Green 5.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Widnes, WA8 9NA. The nearest is All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, approximately 750 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Widnes, WA8 9NA. The nearest is Ormiston Chadwick Academy, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ormiston Chadwick Academy 0.7 miles May 2024
    
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School 1 mile June 2017
    
Wade Deacon High School 1.1 miles November 2022
    
Tower College 1.7 miles  
Rainhill High School 2.1 miles February 2023
    
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy 2.6 miles April 2024
    
The Sutton Academy 3.4 miles June 2022
    
Halewood Academy 3.5 miles April 2017
    
Lord Derby Academy 3.7 miles June 2023
    
The Grange School (All Through) 3.7 miles May 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Widnes, WA8 9NA. The nearest is Hough Green Health Park, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Widnes, WA8 9NA. The nearest is Upton Dental Practice, approximately 860 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Upton Dental Practice 860 yards
Farnworth Dental 1.4 miles
Deacon Dental Ltd. 1.6 miles
Embrace Orthodontics Limited 1.7 miles
MR QM JAFFRI 1.7 miles
Talking Teeth 1.7 miles
Dental Elements 1.7 miles
mydentist, Warrington Road, Rainhill 2.5 miles
mydentist, Greenes Road, Whiston 2.7 miles
183dental 3.1 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Widnes, WA8 9NA. The nearest is Highfield Hospital, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Widnes, WA8 9NA. The nearest is Specs 2 U (MBOS Ltd), approximately 1.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.