Elm Grove is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6HB 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 Elm Grove, Widnes, WA8 6HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6HQ, WA8 6EZ, WA8 6HA, WA8 6EX, WA8 6HH, WA8 6HJ, WA8 6EY, WA8 6HG, WA8 6ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 6HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.5% | 29.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 45% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 12.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 42.9% | 41.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 36.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.4% | 15.7% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 18.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 27.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 99.1% | 96% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 75.3% | 46.2% | 29.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Grove was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Grove has the 20th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 130th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Elm Grove, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-19 | £159,198 |
| 7 Elm Grove, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2010-07-05 | £231,677 |
| 12 Elm Grove, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2010-03-12 | £194,077 |
| 7 Elm Grove, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-06-07 | £188,182 |
| 3 Elm Grove, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2004-08-20 | £127,394 |
WA8 6HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 771 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 | 1,110 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 | 1,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,229 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 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 911 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 | 5,029 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 | 1,169 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 | 4,728 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 | 1,378 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 251 yd | |
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 347 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 357 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 358 yd | |
| The Viking Grill | 16 Albert Square, Widnes | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.A.O.B Club | Sayce Street, Widnes | 233 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 353 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 381 yd | |
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 385 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey Inn incoporating A1 Buffet Catering | 18 Birchfield Road, Widnes | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Queen | 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes | 42 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 33 Appleton Village, Widnes | 288 yd | |
| Papas Pizzas | 105 Albert Road, Widnes | 306 yd | |
| Sandos Pizza Widnes Ltd | 111 Albert Road, Widnes | 312 yd | |
| Hollywood Pizza | 117 Albert Road, Widnes | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 373 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 388 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 483 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 631 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 673 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Widnes Tennis Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Widnes Golf Club HIGHFIELD ROAD | golf | 981 yd |
| St Peter & St Paul Catholic College HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Farnworth Methodist Church Hall DERBY ROAD | 1,030 yd | |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 1,039 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.