Warrington Road is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 0SX 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 Warrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 0BU, WA8 0AF, WA8 0BA, WA8 0AP, WA8 0BT, WA8 0BX, WA8 0AW, WA8 0RZ, WA8 0AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 0SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 0SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.6% 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 | 44.5% | 70.6% | 26.1% | 37.9% | 32.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 19.4% | -16.5% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 60.5% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 29.8% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 7.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 0SX this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 9.4% | -17.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 5.9% | -17.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 18.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 27.7% | 15.6% | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 32.7% | 24.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.6% | 93.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warrington Road was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Warrington Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 58th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B P I Films Warrington Road, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2018-03-28 | £1,046,926 |
WA8 0SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,795 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 | 2,554 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 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 5,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 5,258 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 | 1,395 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 | 4,027 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 4,407 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 | 376 yd | |
| The Widnes Coffee Shop Ltd | Greenoaks Market, Bradley Way | 649 yd | |
| Planet Ice | The Hive, Venture Fields | 674 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | The Hive Venture Fields, Widnes | 674 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Bradley Way, Widnes | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 667 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Earle Road, Widnes | 674 yd | |
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 727 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 758 yd | |
| Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club | Mill Brow, Widnes | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 376 yd | |
| Redi Noodles | Unit MF5 Widnes Market, Bradley Way | 600 yd | |
| King Pizza | 146-148 Albert Road, Widnes | 667 yd | |
| Curry King | 55-61 Halton View Road, Widnes | 672 yd | |
| Mayflower | 100 Albert Road, Widnes | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 571 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 628 yd | |
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 697 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 773 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Pure Gym (Widnes) UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 880 yd | |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.