Dennis Road is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 0SF is located in the Central & West Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dennis Road, Widnes, WA8 0SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 0YQ, WA8 0GU, WA8 0WN, WA8 0WZ, WA8 0SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 0SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 55.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 44.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 0SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 39.1% | 48.3% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 24.4% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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%) 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 | 36.8% | 43.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 23.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 19.6% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around WA8 0SF this area, 30.5% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 30.5% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 15.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 21.8% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 14.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dennis Road was 324.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dennis Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 20th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeoward House Unit 3A Dennis Road, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £205,200 | 2018-04-04 | £291,877 |
| Yeoward House Unit 3A Dennis Road, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2016-11-21 | £3,522,727 |
WA8 0SF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 2,095 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 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 1,153 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 | 3,493 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 | 1,600 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 3,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Superbowl/Crazy club | Unit 3 The Hive, Earle Road | 312 yd | |
| McDonalds | Bowers Retail Park, Earle Road | 312 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | The Hive Venture Fields, Widnes | 344 yd | |
| Planet Ice | The Hive, Venture Fields | 344 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Earle Road, Widnes | 344 yd | |
| The Derby | 170 Widnes Road, Widnes | 809 yd | |
| Simms Cross Institute | Hibbert Street, Widnes | 896 yd | |
| The Simms Cross | 100 Widnes Road, Widnes | 915 yd | |
| Grapes | 38 Widnes Road, Widnes | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 821 yd | |
| Chris's Fast Food | 188 Widnes Road, Widnes | 824 yd | |
| Subway | 190 Widnes Road, Widnes | 827 yd | |
| Tasty Tuckers | 11 Albert Road, Widnes | 870 yd | |
| Redi Noodles | Unit MF5 Widnes Market, Bradley Way | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 521 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 722 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 742 yd | |
| Food Plus | Lugsdale Road Victoria House Victoria Square | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Widnes) UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 611 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,076 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.