Pleasant Street is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 0WQ is located in the Halton View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pleasant Street, Widnes, WA8 0WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 0AE, WA8 0GZ, WA8 0AB, WA8 0AF, WA8 0BX, WA8 0AD, WA8 0AQ, WA8 6LR, WA8 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 0WQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 0WQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 43.5% | 46.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 20.3% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 (65.1%) 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 | 44.8% | 36.4% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 28.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 25% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 15.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 18.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 92.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 96.4% | 91.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 34.4% | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant Street was 103.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pleasant Street has the 33rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 133rd highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pleasant Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-10-27 | £171,153 |
| 4 Pleasant Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-11-20 | £191,150 |
| 8 Pleasant Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2020-04-24 | £231,747 |
| 1 Pleasant Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,995 | 2017-04-13 | £224,669 |
| 6 Pleasant Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2017-02-24 | £204,657 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,482 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 | 2,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 5,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 5,353 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 | 1,169 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 | 4,176 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 152 yd | |
| The Widnes Coffee Shop Ltd | Greenoaks Market, Bradley Way | 328 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Bradley Way, Widnes | 360 yd | |
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 368 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 367 yd | |
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 392 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 423 yd | |
| The Derby | 170 Widnes Road, Widnes | 557 yd | |
| Millfield | 1 Joseph Street, Widnes | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 152 yd | |
| Redi Noodles | Unit MF5 Widnes Market, Bradley Way | 266 yd | |
| Sweet Carolina Widnes | 98 Albert Road, Widnes | 366 yd | |
| Mayflower | 100 Albert Road, Widnes | 366 yd | |
| King Pizza | 146-148 Albert Road, Widnes | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 341 yd | |
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 363 yd | |
| Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 404 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 441 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 725 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Widnes) UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,075 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.