Bradshaw Street is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6PZ is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradshaw Street, Widnes, WA8 6PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 7TA, WA8 7DH, WA8 7TB, WA8 7SZ, WA8 6PX, WA8 7SY, WA8 7TE, WA8 7TF, WA8 7SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 6PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA8 6PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 29.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 55.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41.5% | 41.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 40.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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 | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 38.9% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 99% | 96.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.7% | 96.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 96.4% | 96.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradshaw Street was 177.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradshaw Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 58th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bradshaw Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2024-12-10 | £125,788 |
| 11 Bradshaw Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-07-19 | £119,151 |
| 3 Bradshaw Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-07-19 | £143,620 |
| 10 Bradshaw Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-04-19 | £163,555 |
| 16 Bradshaw Street, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-01-19 | £138,788 |
WA8 6PZ 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 354 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 | 1,442 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 | 1,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 5,220 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 Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Primary School Liverpool Road , WA8 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 70 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,645 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 | 1,300 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 | 5,079 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 | 1,316 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 474 yd | |
| The Viking Grill | 16 Albert Square, Widnes | 835 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 859 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 859 yd | |
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 106 Birchfield Road, Widnes | 141 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey Inn incoporating A1 Buffet Catering | 18 Birchfield Road, Widnes | 206 yd | |
| Widnes Golf Club | Highfield Road, Widnes | 469 yd | |
| Liver Bar at The Barnyards | Birchfield Road, Widnes | 530 yd | |
| R.A.O.B Club | Sayce Street, Widnes | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aros Kitchen | 33 Appleton Village, Widnes | 412 yd | |
| Pizza 42 at the Barnyards | Birchfield Road, Widnes | 530 yd | |
| River Queen | 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes | 606 yd | |
| Paul's Widnes Fish Bar | 137 Lower House Lane, Widnes | 758 yd | |
| Taste of China | 55 Dickson Street, Widnes | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 844 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 865 yd | |
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 904 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Hale Road, Widnes | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 121 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Widnes Tennis Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| St Peter & St Paul Catholic College HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Widnes Golf Club HIGHFIELD ROAD | golf | 596 yd |
| Planet Ice Widnes Venture Fields Venture Fields Earle Road | ice rinks | 794 yd |
| Farnworth Methodist Church Hall DERBY ROAD | 802 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 948 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 | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.