Albert Road is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6JU 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 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6JT, WA8 6JS, WA8 6LT, WA8 6JY, WA8 6LX, WA8 6JX, WA8 6JZ, WA8 6ED, WA8 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA8 6JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.4% | 57.6% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 25.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 49.7% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 29.1% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 18.1% | -16.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 19.7% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 22.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 91.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.8% | 88.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 1038.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 513.3% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Albert Road has the highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 2nd highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 391.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-09-27 | £115,213 |
| 68 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £28,146 | 2018-04-01 | £40,035 |
WA8 6JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,146 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 | 1,892 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 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 890 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 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 5,465 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 | 966 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 | 4,357 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 | 1,345 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 34 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 35 yd | |
| The Widnes Coffee Shop Ltd | Greenoaks Market, Bradley Way | 138 yd | |
| The Departure Lounge | 37-41 Albert Road, Widnes | 138 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Bradley Way, Widnes | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 7 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 36 yd | |
| R.A.O.B Club | Sayce Street, Widnes | 230 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 258 yd | |
| The Derby | 170 Widnes Road, Widnes | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Moon Chinese Takeaway | 69 Albert Road, Widnes | 35 yd | |
| Pixis Caribbean Flavas 2 | 50 Albert Road, Widnes | 44 yd | |
| Shazna Indian Takeaway | 86 Albert Road, Widnes | 79 yd | |
| Mary's | 45 Albert Road, Widnes | 126 yd | |
| Redi Noodles | Unit MF5 Widnes Market, Bradley Way | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 59 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 69 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 253 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 263 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 122 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 697 yd | |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 1,011 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Pure Gym (Widnes) UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS | health and fitness suite | 1,083 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.