Albert Road is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6LF 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 6LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6TW, WA8 6LG, WA8 6LB, WA8 6HF, WA8 6HE, WA8 6LS, WA8 6TN, WA8 6LR, WA8 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 6LF 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 | 44.1% | 50.6% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 55.9% | 49.4% | -6.5% | 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 6LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 34.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 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 | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 21.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 15.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 16.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 21.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 90.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 96.1% | 84.4% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 84.4% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 396.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.0% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 11th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 273.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-02-03 | £138,966 |
| 131 Albert Road, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2002-07-26 | £211,661 |
WA8 6LF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 2,057 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 | 409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,017 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 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,284 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 | 1,200 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 | 4,526 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 | 1,138 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 78 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 243 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 245 yd | |
| Reidy's Cafe | 1a Page Lane, Widnes | 335 yd | |
| The Widnes Coffee Shop Ltd | Greenoaks Market, Bradley Way | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoons (the premier) | 93-99 Albert Road, Widnes | 45 yd | |
| Banksey's Bar | 75 Albert Road, Widnes | 238 yd | |
| The Bradley Hotel | 38 Albert Road, Widnes | 242 yd | |
| Millfield | 1 Joseph Street, Widnes | 277 yd | |
| R.A.O.B Club | Sayce Street, Widnes | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Pizza | 146-148 Albert Road, Widnes | 45 yd | |
| Hot Stuff Sandwich Bar | 7 Peel House Lane, Widnes | 53 yd | |
| Hollywood Pizza | 117 Albert Road, Widnes | 59 yd | |
| Mayflower | 100 Albert Road, Widnes | 67 yd | |
| Sweet Carolina Widnes | 98 Albert Road, Widnes | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 180 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 297 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 451 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 487 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 136 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 913 yd | |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 1,009 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Crow Wood Park Bancroft Road | grass pitches | 1,012 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.