Christie Street is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 0AL is located in the Halton View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Christie Street, Widnes, WA8 0AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 0TP, WA8 0TR, WA8 0TS, WA8 0WL, WA8 0QA, WA8 0AN, WA8 0TT, WA8 0AJ, WA8 0WJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 0AL is primarily male, with 57.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 42.1% | -9.7% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 57.9% | 9.7% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA8 0AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 46.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 22.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 18% | 21.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 5.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 33.9% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 11% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 10.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 24.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 18% | 6.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 14.3% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.5% | 93.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 93.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 69.7% | 46.2% | 23.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christie Street was 114.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Christie Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 119th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Christie Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-07-12 | £111,704 |
| 23 Christie Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-09-29 | £112,578 |
| 16 Christie Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2023-05-16 | £114,898 |
| 42 Christie Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-01-25 | £81,225 |
| 40 Christie Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £91,750 | 2022-09-22 | £98,577 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Primary School School Way , Moorfield Road WA8 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | 2out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 4,931 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reidy's Cafe | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 389 yd | |
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 611 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 769 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 770 yd | |
| The Widnes Coffee Shop Ltd | Greenoaks Market, Bradley Way | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club | Mill Brow, Widnes | 308 yd | |
| The Artisan Mill | Mill Brow, Widnes | 308 yd | |
| Castle | 194 Warrington Road, Widnes | 402 yd | |
| Millfield | 1 Joseph Street, Widnes | 442 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry King | 55-61 Halton View Road, Widnes | 198 yd | |
| Baba's Indian Kitchen | 200 Warrington Road, Widnes | 332 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 389 yd | |
| Maries Chippy | 30 Millfield Road, Widnes | 466 yd | |
| Blue Sky | 50 Peel House Lane, Widnes | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 691 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 816 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 839 yd | |
| Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 935 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Crow Wood Park Bancroft Road | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.