Chidlow Close is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 0NF is located in the Central & West Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chidlow Close, Widnes, WA8 0NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 0QU, WA8 0DG, WA8 0EA, WA8 0EE, WA8 0QP, WA8 0NG, WA8 0DS, WA8 0DE, WA8 0QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 0NF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 50.1% | 48.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 0NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 47.7% | 47.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 27.1% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 41.1% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 15.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 25.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 18.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 82.9% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 14.7% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 83.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chidlow Close was 128.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chidlow Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 100th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A Chidlow Close, Widnes, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2025-03-06 | £72,274 |
| 7 Chidlow Close, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-11-24 | £77,914 |
| 5 Chidlow Close, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-11-09 | £118,774 |
| 42 Chidlow Close, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-27 | £160,106 |
| 38 Chidlow Close, Widnes, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2021-11-18 | £45,271 |
WA8 0NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Academy Cholmondeley Street , WA8 0EL | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church Street , WA7 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Wivern Place , WA7 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 1,481 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 | 2,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Cafe | Mersey Road, Widnes | 94 yd | |
| West Bank Boat Club by Zena | Upper Mersey Road, Widnes | 169 yd | |
| The Kitchen Table | Aston Dane, Waterloo Road | 372 yd | |
| Atalian Servest UK Staff Restaurant | Desoto Road, Widnes | 865 yd | |
| Bridgeway Sam's Cafe | Ditton Road, Widnes | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Hotel | Mersey Road, Widnes | 313 yd | |
| West Bank Bears Amateur Rugby League Football Club | Hutchinson Street, Widnes | 749 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | 56 Church Street, Runcorn | 1,074 yd | |
| Clarendon Hotel | 101 Church Street, Runcorn | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bridge | 90 Mersey Road, Widnes | 231 yd | |
| Select Sandwiches | 49 Victoria Road, Widnes | 1,022 yd | |
| Neapolitan | 55-57 Victoria Road, Widnes | 1,040 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 58 Church Street, Runcorn | 1,067 yd | |
| China X'press | 60 Church Street, Runcorn | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macdermott Road Playing Fields (Closed) Macdermott Road | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Muscle And Figure ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CROFT STREET | health and fitness suite | 939 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.