Quinn Street is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6BY is located in the Central & West Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quinn Street, Widnes, WA8 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6BT, WA8 6DE, WA8 6BX, WA8 6DG, WA8 6BU, WA8 6DF, WA8 6BP, WA8 6FN, WA8 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 6BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.8% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.2% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 41.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 31.4% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 20.6% | 13% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 (68.3%) 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 | 39.8% | 31.6% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 36.7% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 18.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 6BY this area, 44.9% 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 10.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 44.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 26.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.2% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -23.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 92.7% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 82.6% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 83.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quinn Street was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quinn Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Quinn Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-22 | £147,307 |
| 4 Quinn Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2020-09-25 | £102,344 |
| 10 Quinn Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2008-09-10 | £107,496 |
| 21 Quinn Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2006-07-06 | £127,742 |
| 4 Quinn Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,950 | 2004-01-23 | £134,316 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,698 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 | 1,730 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 | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community 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 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 4,824 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 | 425 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 | 3,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,446 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Pearl | Victoria House, Lugsdale Road | 155 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 212 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 24-26 Widnes Road, Widnes | 252 yd | |
| McDonalds | Widnes Road, Widnes | 252 yd | |
| The Route | 120-124 Widnes Road, Widnes | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes | 38 Widnes Road, Widnes | 210 yd | |
| The Simms Cross | 100 Widnes Road, Widnes | 284 yd | |
| Corner House Sports Bar | 1 Alforde Street, Widnes | 335 yd | |
| The Derby | 170 Widnes Road, Widnes | 377 yd | |
| Widnes Masonic Hall | Kingsway, Widnes | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Pizza | 28 Widnes Road, Widnes | 247 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 12 Widnes Road, Widnes | 253 yd | |
| Tony's Chippy | 10 Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 290 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 112 Widnes Road, Widnes | 312 yd | |
| Terrys Fish Bar | 114 Widnes Road, Widnes | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 212 yd | |
| Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes | 252 yd | |
| Food Plus | Lugsdale Road Victoria House Victoria Square | 256 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 348 yd | |
| Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 125 yd | |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Pure Gym (Widnes) UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Muscle And Figure ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CROFT STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Select Security Stadium Halton HALTON STADIUM HALTON STADIUM LOWER HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 911 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.