Maple Avenue is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6HJ 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 Maple Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6HH, WA8 6HN, WA8 6HQ, WA8 6HD, WA8 6HP, WA8 6HR, WA8 6HB, WA8 6HA, WA8 6HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 6HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 48.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 40.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (67.2%) 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 | 43.1% | 38.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 18.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around WA8 6HJ this area, 30.8% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 30.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99% | 98.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Avenue was 169.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maple Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 62nd highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Maple Avenue, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-08-24 | £216,598 |
| 7 Maple Avenue, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2016-05-13 | £163,685 |
| 7 Maple Avenue, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2002-06-24 | £197,396 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 818 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 | 1,014 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 | 1,934 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 | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,024 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 | 1,268 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 | 4,758 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 | 1,251 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 312 yd | |
| Village Kitchen | Appleton Village, Widnes | 379 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 384 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 385 yd | |
| The Viking Grill | 16 Albert Square, Widnes | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 311 yd | |
| Millfield | 1 Joseph Street, Widnes | 318 yd | |
| R.A.O.B Club | Sayce Street, Widnes | 321 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 378 yd | |
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Queen | 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes | 102 yd | |
| Blue Sky | 50 Peel House Lane, Widnes | 225 yd | |
| Hot Stuff Sandwich Bar | 7 Peel House Lane, Widnes | 253 yd | |
| Hollywood Pizza | 117 Albert Road, Widnes | 276 yd | |
| Sandos Pizza Widnes Ltd | 111 Albert Road, Widnes | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 372 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 427 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 561 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 654 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 757 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Crow Wood Park Bancroft Road | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Farnworth Methodist Church Hall DERBY ROAD | 1,018 yd | |
| Widnes Tennis Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,058 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 1,090 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.