Wallace Street is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6NU 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 Wallace Street, Widnes, WA8 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6NX, WA8 6NT, WA8 7QR, WA8 6PG, WA8 6PF, WA8 6PA, WA8 6PB, WA8 6NF, WA8 7QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 6NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.6% | 32.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 42.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 38.8% | 45.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 25.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 15.1% | -9.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 16.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 95.7% | 97.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 72% | 46.2% | 25.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wallace Street was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wallace Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 116th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 Wallace Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-05-10 | £178,751 |
| 8 Wallace Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-11-08 | £188,726 |
| 10 Wallace Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-06-28 | £191,489 |
| 8 Wallace Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-01-26 | £162,517 |
| 12 Wallace Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-03-30 | £202,385 |
WA8 6NU 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | 1,397 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 | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community 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 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 5,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 5,383 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 | 546 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 | 4,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Route | 120-124 Widnes Road, Widnes | 267 yd | |
| Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant | 53 Widnes Road, Widnes | 272 yd | |
| FM Caffe | 55 Widnes Road, Widnes | 272 yd | |
| San Marino | 138-142 Widnes Road, Widnes | 310 yd | |
| Tea for Two | 144 Widnes Road, Widnes | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simms Cross Institute | Hibbert Street, Widnes | 264 yd | |
| The Simms Cross | 100 Widnes Road, Widnes | 289 yd | |
| The Derby | 170 Widnes Road, Widnes | 357 yd | |
| R.A.O.B Club | Sayce Street, Widnes | 423 yd | |
| Grapes | 38 Widnes Road, Widnes | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 55 Dickson Street, Widnes | 34 yd | |
| Terrys Fish Bar | 114 Widnes Road, Widnes | 267 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 112 Widnes Road, Widnes | 268 yd | |
| Tasty Tuckers | 11 Albert Road, Widnes | 367 yd | |
| Chris's Fast Food | 188 Widnes Road, Widnes | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 264 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 422 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 452 yd | |
| Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes | 476 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 530 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 627 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Select Security Stadium Halton HALTON STADIUM HALTON STADIUM LOWER HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Widnes Golf Club HIGHFIELD ROAD | golf | 762 yd |
| Planet Ice Widnes Venture Fields Venture Fields Earle Road | ice rinks | 828 yd |
| Widnes Tennis Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 915 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 916 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.