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Connaught Crescent is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 5AE is located in the Birchfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 2014-03-01.

StreetScan combines information about Connaught Crescent, Widnes, WA8 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA8 5AL, WA8 5AB, WA8 5AG, WA8 5EB, WA8 5AU, WA8 5AH, WA8 5AT, WA8 5AD, WA8 5AX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 5AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%53%0.1% 51.0% 2.0%
Male47.1%47%-0.1% 49.0% -2.0%

Partnership Status

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 5AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.4%31.8%-3.6% 37.9% -6.1%
Married: Opposite sex46.6%58%11.4% 44.2% 13.8%
Separated3.2%0.8%-2.4% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced9.5%6.3%-3.2% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed5.3%3.1%-2.2% 6.1% -3.0%

Health

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%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health63%58%-5.0% 48.4% 9.6%
Good health24.2%32%7.8% 33.6% -1.6%
Fair health8.8%8%-0.8% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health2.2%2.1%-0.1% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health1.8%0%-1.8% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 5AE this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.1%4.3%-6.8% 18.2% -13.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.6%5.9%-4.7% 9.6% -3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.9%15.4%-1.5% 13.4% 2.0%
Apprenticeship1.6%4.7%3.1% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.4%19%2.6% 16.9% 2.1%
Degree or Similar40.2%48.2%8.0% 33.8% 14.4%
Other3.2%2.4%-0.8% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%0.9%0.9% 3.1% -2.2%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.4%1.2%0.8% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African0%0.9%0.9% 2.5% -1.6%
Other Black0%0.9%0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%0.6%-1.2% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%0.6%0.2% 0.8% -0.2%
White94.3%94.4%0.1% 81.4% 13.0%
Arab1.8%0.3%-1.5% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96%97.3%1.3% 83.2% 14.1%
European Union1.8%0.6%-1.2% 6.1% -5.5%
Africa0.9%0.6%-0.3% 2.7% -2.1%
Middle East and Asia0.9%1.2%0.3% 5.6% -4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.2%96.7%1.5% 83.2% 13.5%
10+ Years0%3%3.0% 9.8% -6.8%
5-10 Years0.4%0.3%-0.1% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0.9%0%-0.9% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.5%0%-3.5% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.9% 76.7% 16.2%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
No passport held6.8% 13.5% -6.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.7% 37.2% -9.5%
Christian65.8% 46.2% 19.6%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Muslim0.9% 6.5% -5.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered3.3% 6.0% -2.7%

Safety

Is Connaught Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connaught Crescent was 3.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Connaught Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield and the lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,500
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WA8 5AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Connaught Crescent are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Halton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Connaught Crescent, Widnes, WA8 5AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA8 5AE

Average Price
£368,468
Semi-Detached
£329,743
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£378,088
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£349,974

Estimated Average Property Prices for Connaught Crescent

Average Price
£364,595
Semi-Detached
£336,615
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£386,620
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£189,282

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Connaught CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Connaught Crescent, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002025-02-19 £354,011
7 Connaught Crescent, Widnes, Halton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002024-05-28 £267,592
4 Connaught Crescent, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£365,0002023-04-20 £392,023
8 Connaught Crescent, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£375,0002022-09-30 £397,125
9 Connaught Crescent, Widnes, Halton
Other, an established residential building
£325,0002022-02-28 £360,579
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA8 5AE

Employment

WA8 5AE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee155
Part-Time Employee28
Retired26
Self-Employed24
Student (economically inactive)10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Looking after home or family3
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Other2
Unemployed1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security22
Human health and social work activities21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Manufacturing15
Administrative and support service activities11
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Education9
Transport and storage8
Other7
Information and communication6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities5
Construction5
Financial and insurance activities4
Real estate activities4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birchfield Nursery School
Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH
3out of 4 2,109 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rainhill Community Nursery
Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW
4out of 4 2,810 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 3,334 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS
4out of 4 3,553 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lunts Heath Primary School
Wedgewood Drive , WA8 9RJ
4out of 4 1,286 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Hall Lane , Cronton WA8 5DW
3out of 4 1,404 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Pit Lane , WA8 9HS
3out of 4 1,414 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
School Lane , Rainhill L35 6NN
3out of 4 1,650 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Smithy Lane , Cronton WA8 5DF
4out of 4 1,693 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rainhill High School
Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY
3out of 4 2,233 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD
4out of 4 2,397 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Highfield Road , WA8 7DW
3out of 4 2,555 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU
4out of 4 3,048 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Sutton Academy
Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU
2out of 4 3,976 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riverside College Halton
Kingsway , WA8 7QQ
- not rated 3,749 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tower College
Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE
- not rated 1,998 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF
3out of 4 3,136 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashley High School
Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG
4out of 4 3,140 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brookfields School
Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA
4out of 4 3,242 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
McCanns Cafe Bistro147 Wilmere Lane, Widnes295 yd
Pesto217 Birchfield Road, Widnes590 yd
Harefield Coffee BarnWarrington Road, The Stoops910 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Jaguar Landrover Sports & Social Club77 Cronton Lane, Widnes531 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cronton Fish Bar 210 Cronton Lane, Widnes568 yd
Pizza Casa12 Cronton Lane, Widnes570 yd
Boss Box @ The Hillcrest75 Cronton Lane, Widnes578 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wilmere Lane Playing Fields
Wilmere Lane
grass pitches276 yd
Jaguar Land Rover Sports And Social Club
CRONTON LANE
grass pitches531 yd
Cronton Sixth Form College
CRONTON LANE
grass pitches834 yd
Birchfield Sports And Social Club
BIRCHFIELD ROAD
grass pitches1,060 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed40.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed41.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed61.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed61.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed16.52 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.