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Kingham Close is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 0BJ 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 Kingham Close, Widnes, WA8 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA8 0BL, WA8 0BN, WA8 0BH, WA8 0BQ, WA8 0AX, WA8 0BG, WA8 0BE, WA8 0BD, WA8 3JG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 0BJ is primarily male, with 53.3% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.9%46.7%-0.2% 51.0% -4.3%
Male53.1%53.3%0.2% 49.0% 4.3%

Partnership Status

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 0BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49.2%55.5%6.3% 37.9% 17.6%
Married: Opposite sex34.9%29.1%-5.8% 44.2% -15.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated1.6%1.4%-0.2% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced8.8%8%-0.8% 9.1% -1.1%
Widowed5.5%5.8%0.3% 6.1% -0.3%

Health

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 (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.3%37.2%-11.1% 48.4% -11.2%
Good health32.8%31.6%-1.2% 33.6% -2.0%
Fair health13.3%24.4%11.1% 12.7% 11.7%
Bad health4.5%6.5%2.0% 4.0% 2.5%
Very bad health1.1%0.2%-0.9% 1.2% -1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around WA8 0BJ this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications37.1%32.4%-4.7% 18.2% 14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.7%11.3%-3.4% 9.6% 1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.9%19.5%2.6% 13.4% 6.1%
Apprenticeship3.6%5.2%1.6% 5.3% -0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.4%13.2%2.8% 16.9% -3.7%
Degree or Similar13%16.5%3.5% 33.8% -17.3%
Other4.2%1.9%-2.3% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.2%1.2% 0.7% 0.5%
Indian0%0.7%0.7% 3.1% -2.4%
Other Asian1.3%0%-1.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%1.2%0.9% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%0.2%-1.1% 1.0% -0.8%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%0.5%-1.1% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.2%0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0.5%0.5%0.0% 0.8% -0.3%
White94.7%92.8%-1.9% 81.4% 11.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0%2.1%2.1% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.6%93.7%-3.9% 83.2% 10.5%
European Union0.5%1.9%1.4% 6.1% -4.2%
Rest of Europe0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa0.3%1.6%1.3% 2.7% -1.1%
Middle East and Asia1.6%2.3%0.7% 5.6% -3.3%
Oceania0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.3%94.2%-2.1% 83.2% 11.0%
10+ Years0%1.9%1.9% 9.8% -7.9%
5-10 Years0.8%0.7%-0.1% 2.9% -2.2%
2-5 Years0.8%0.9%0.1% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years2.1%2.3%0.2% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.1% 76.7% -2.6%
Poland1.9% 1.3% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
No passport held23.4% 13.5% 9.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion26.9% 37.2% -10.3%
Christian61% 46.2% 14.8%
Hindu0.7% 1.7% -1.0%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered9% 6.0% 3.0%

Safety

Is Kingham Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingham Close was 119.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingham Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 110th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,400
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WA8 0BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingham Close are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Halton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingham Close, Widnes, WA8 0BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA8 0BJ

Average Price
£107,615
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£113,774
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£21,378

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingham Close

Average Price
£121,275
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£125,787
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£22,026

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingham CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Kingham Close, Widnes, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£78,0002023-07-12 £88,733
22 Kingham Close, Widnes, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£89,0002023-06-29 £100,718
2 Kingham Close, Widnes, Halton
Other, an established residential building
£20,2502023-05-03 £22,026
22 Kingham Close, Widnes, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£68,0002023-02-21 £75,070
6 Kingham Close, Widnes, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£105,0002021-03-05 £133,625
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA8 0BJ

Employment

WA8 0BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee114
Long-Term Sick or disabled89
Retired57
Part-Time Employee41
Other15
Self-Employed15
Looking after home or family13
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Manufacturing24
Human health and social work activities16
Education16
Construction15
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Administrative and support service activities10
Transport and storage9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Financial and insurance activities7
Information and communication6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Other3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 4 350 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Birchfield Nursery School
Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH
3out of 4 1,911 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 3,057 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 90 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Moorfield Primary School
School Way , Moorfield Road WA8 3HJ
2out of 4 1,102 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fairfield Primary School
Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH
3out of 4 1,165 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL
4out of 4 1,550 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Appleton Village , WA8 6EL
4out of 4 1,584 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD
4out of 4 1,821 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Highfield Road , WA8 7DW
3out of 4 2,211 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU
4out of 4 3,555 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Great Sankey High School
Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA
3out of 4 4,914 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Penketh High School
Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY
2out of 4 4,923 yd Academy converter - Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riverside College Halton
Kingsway , WA8 7QQ
- not rated 2,046 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grange School
Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX
2out of 4 4,593 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookfields School
Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA
4out of 4 358 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF
3out of 4 3,000 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashley High School
Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG
4out of 4 3,126 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW
3out of 4 3,778 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Halton School
31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN
- not rated 4,824 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Velocity ParkBennetts Lane, Widnes420 yd
Reidy's Cafe1a Page Lane, Widnes770 yd
Zena's Cafe96 Albert Road, Widnes1,048 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Castle194 Warrington Road, Widnes119 yd
Eight TowersWeates Close, Widnes203 yd
Mill Brow Snooker/Social ClubMill Brow, Widnes725 yd
The Artisan MillMill Brow, Widnes725 yd
The Crows NestMoorfield Road, Widnes779 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Baba's Indian Kitchen200 Warrington Road, Widnes152 yd
Curry King55-61 Halton View Road, Widnes287 yd
Cam Lee124 Moorfield Road, Widnes756 yd
Golden Dragon1a Page Lane, Widnes770 yd
Maries Chippy30 Millfield Road, Widnes889 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Crow Wood Park
Bancroft Road
grass pitches791 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes)
CROSS STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,054 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed201.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.