Area Information for Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH

Bridgend Close in Widnes is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Birchfield ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Widnes and Halewood. This page combines information for the address Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH, 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for WA8 9WH.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Halton
Ward Birchfield
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

There has been a total of 31 property sales in Bridgend Close, WA8 9WH since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

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

Policing & Crime Summary

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

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 21 crimes were reported within half a mile of WA8 9WH.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH 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 Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH:

Warnley Close, Widnes, WA8 9WJ
Cornerhouse Lane, Widnes, WA8 9WD
Upton Grange, Widnes, WA8 9ZA
Preece Close, Widnes, WA8 9WQ
Upton Grange, Widnes, WA8 9ZB
Meadow Close, Widnes, WA8 9ZD

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

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House Prices

We have found 31 property sales in Bridgend Close since the beginning of 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 Bridgend Close, 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 171
Semi-Detached 3
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 177
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 54% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 73
Owned with Mortgage 96
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rent Free 0
Total 177

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 27
Two People 53
Three People 44
Four People 42
Five People 9
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 178

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 27
Family Household 141
Other Household 9
Total 177

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 124
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 11
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 179

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 51% male.

Gender
Male 252
Female 241
Total 493

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 17
5-9 27
10-14 46
15-19 30
20-24 30
25-29 17
30-34 13
35-39 27
40-44 38
45-49 29
50-54 48
55-59 58
60-64 45
65-69 23
70-74 25
75-79 9
80-84 8
85+ 1
Total 491

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WA8 9WH 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 110
Married 244
Separated 3
Divorced 28
Widowed 13
Total 398

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 293
Good 156
Fair 28
Bad 13
Very Bad 4
Total 494

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) 159
Apprenticeship 31
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 74
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 60
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 41
No GCSEs or Equivalent 30
Other 6
Total 401

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Bridgend Close, Widnes) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

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 470
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 1
Chinese 9
Other Asian 4
Other 5
Total 492

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 479
European Union 5
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 493

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 479
10+ Years 10
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 493

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

Passport(s) Held
None 18
United Kingdom 470
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
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 105
Christian 365
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 4
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 15
Total 492

Economic Activity Embed This

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 172
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 45
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 20
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 29
Retired 82
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 8
Total 397

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 62
Professional Occupations 63
Associate Professional Occupations 31
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 33
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 29
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 273

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 87
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 108
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 49
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 47
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 23
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 28
Total 399

Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH is within the Birchfield policing neighbourhood, under the Cheshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 21 crimes were reported within half a mile of WA8 9WH.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 21 crimes committed near Bridgend Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Birchfield
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 9WH. 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 9WH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH. The nearest railway station is Hough Green, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hough Green 1 mile
Widnes 1 mile
Rainhill 2.5 miles
Whiston 2.8 miles
Runcorn 3 miles
Halewood 3 miles
Prescot 3.4 miles
Lea Green 3.5 miles
Eccleston Park 3.6 miles
Thatto Heath 3.9 miles
Huyton 4.1 miles
Hunts Cross 4.3 miles
St Helens Junction 4.3 miles
Sankey for Penketh 4.5 miles
Roby 4.6 miles
Warrington West 5 miles
St Helens Central 5.1 miles
Runcorn East 5.3 miles
Liverpool South Parkway 5.7 miles
Broad Green 5.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH. The nearest is All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH. The nearest is Ormiston Chadwick Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ormiston Chadwick Academy 0.6 miles May 2024
    
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School 0.8 miles June 2017
    
Wade Deacon High School 1 mile November 2022
    
Tower College 1.8 miles  
Rainhill High School 2.1 miles February 2023
    
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy 2.7 miles April 2024
    
The Sutton Academy 3.3 miles June 2022
    
Halewood Academy 3.6 miles April 2017
    
The Grange School (All Through) 3.6 miles May 2022
    
Lord Derby Academy 3.8 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH. The nearest is Fir Park Medical Centre, approximately 790 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 Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH. The nearest is Upton Dental Practice, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Upton Dental Practice 0.6 miles
Farnworth Dental 1.3 miles
Deacon Dental Ltd. 1.5 miles
Embrace Orthodontics Limited 1.5 miles
MR QM JAFFRI 1.5 miles
Talking Teeth 1.5 miles
Dental Elements 1.6 miles
mydentist, Warrington Road, Rainhill 2.6 miles
mydentist, Greenes Road, Whiston 2.9 miles
183dental 3.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH. The nearest is Highfield Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bridgend Close, Widnes, WA8 9WH. 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.


 

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Broadband in WA8 9WH

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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