Tanhouse Lane is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 0RZ is located in the Halton View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tanhouse Lane, Widnes, WA8 0RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 0GZ, WA8 0GU, WA8 0YQ, WA8 0SX, WA8 0AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 0RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 47.4% | 57.6% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 25.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 49.7% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 29.1% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 18.1% | -16.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 19.7% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 22.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 91.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.8% | 88.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanhouse Lane was 1004.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 522.9% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tanhouse Lane has the highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 394.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tanhouse Lane, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-06-24 | £287,517 |
WA8 0RZ 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | - not rated | 598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,894 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 | 2,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Road Primary School Castle Street , WA8 0BP | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's RC Primary School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Junior School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Infant School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TE | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,909 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 | 1,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 3,507 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Raise Academy Naylor Road , WA8 0BS | - not rated | 670 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppy Field School 18 Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DH | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Ice | The Hive, Venture Fields | 415 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | The Hive Venture Fields, Widnes | 415 yd | |
| Widnes Superbowl/Crazy club | Unit 3 The Hive, Earle Road | 468 yd | |
| McDonalds | Bowers Retail Park, Earle Road | 468 yd | |
| Reidy's Cafe | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Earle Road, Widnes | 415 yd | |
| The Derby | 170 Widnes Road, Widnes | 658 yd | |
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 671 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 706 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 469 yd | |
| Redi Noodles | Unit MF5 Widnes Market, Bradley Way | 576 yd | |
| Chris's Fast Food | 188 Widnes Road, Widnes | 634 yd | |
| Subway | 190 Widnes Road, Widnes | 634 yd | |
| Tasty Tuckers | 11 Albert Road, Widnes | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 354 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 493 yd | |
| Tesco | Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 571 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 601 yd | |
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Widnes) UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,080 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.