Cooper Street is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6ER is located in the Appleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cooper Street, Widnes, WA8 6ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6LA, WA8 6FP, WA8 6ES, WA8 6EE, WA8 6EX, WA8 6ET, WA8 6EP, WA8 6EU, WA8 6HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 6ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.6% | 39.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 34.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.5% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 35.7% | 44.3% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 4.5% | -6.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 14.8% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 25.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 98.5% | 93.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 93.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cooper Street was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cooper Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 125th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Cooper Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-16 | £132,317 |
| 99 Cooper Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-10-18 | £126,946 |
| 91 Cooper Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2021-03-26 | £107,098 |
| 87 Cooper Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-11-15 | £120,556 |
| 107 Cooper Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-10-25 | £129,894 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 883 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 | 1,079 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 | 1,765 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 | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,088 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 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,040 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 | 4,590 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 | 1,416 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Kitchen | Appleton Village, Widnes | 212 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 233 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 233 yd | |
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 279 yd | |
| The Viking Grill | 16 Albert Square, Widnes | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.A.O.B Club | Sayce Street, Widnes | 94 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 229 yd | |
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 263 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 347 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey Inn incoporating A1 Buffet Catering | 18 Birchfield Road, Widnes | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Queen | 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes | 136 yd | |
| Papas Pizzas | 105 Albert Road, Widnes | 227 yd | |
| Star Moon Chinese Takeaway | 69 Albert Road, Widnes | 233 yd | |
| Shazna Indian Takeaway | 86 Albert Road, Widnes | 245 yd | |
| Sandos Pizza Widnes Ltd | 111 Albert Road, Widnes | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 255 yd | |
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 269 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 343 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 500 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 752 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 898 yd | |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Widnes Golf Club HIGHFIELD ROAD | golf | 968 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Widnes Tennis Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| St Peter & St Paul Catholic College HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.