Chorleys Lane is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 3HS is located in the Halton View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chorleys Lane, Widnes, WA8 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 3HR, WA8 3HT, WA8 3JW, WA8 3JP, WA8 3HN, WA8 3HX, WA8 3JL, WA8 3HL, WA8 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 3HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 51.5% | 54.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA8 3HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 29.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 51.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 34.8% | 36.9% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 35.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around WA8 3HS this area, 28.6% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 28.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 21.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 71.3% | 46.2% | 25.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chorleys Lane was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% higher than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chorleys Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Birchfield and the 196th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Chorleys Lane, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-05 | £302,332 |
| 18 Chorleys Lane, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-18 | £230,108 |
| 26 Chorleys Lane, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-21 | £242,241 |
| 13 Chorleys Lane, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-01-10 | £262,955 |
| 22 Chorleys Lane, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-06-28 | £250,823 |
WA8 3HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA8 3HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,988 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 | 3,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 5,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Primary School School Way , Moorfield Road WA8 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Junior School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Infant School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Road Primary School Castle Street , WA8 0BP | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 2,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 3,089 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 | 5,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 5,361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | - not rated | 423 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | - not rated | 423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Raise Academy Naylor Road , WA8 0BS | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppy Field School 18 Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DH | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 3,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity Park | Bennetts Lane, Widnes | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crows Nest | Moorfield Road, Widnes | 135 yd | |
| Castle | 194 Warrington Road, Widnes | 697 yd | |
| Eight Towers | Weates Close, Widnes | 783 yd | |
| Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club | Mill Brow, Widnes | 1,003 yd | |
| The Artisan Mill | Mill Brow, Widnes | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Lee | 124 Moorfield Road, Widnes | 82 yd | |
| Baba's Indian Kitchen | 200 Warrington Road, Widnes | 732 yd | |
| Curry King | 55-61 Halton View Road, Widnes | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Derby Road, Widnes | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Primary School SCHOOL WAY | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Moorfield Sports And Social Club MOORFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Crow Wood Park Bancroft Road | grass pitches | 467 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.