St Martins Close is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 6TY is located in the Appleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Martins Close, Widnes, WA8 6TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 6TU, WA8 6TT, WA8 6RD, WA8 6TX, WA8 6TG, WA8 6TS, WA8 6SZ, WA8 6RA, WA8 6SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA8 6TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6TY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 35.8% | 46.3% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 38.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 7.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 56.1% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 28% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 21% | 10.4% | -10.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 16.5% | -16.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 19.8% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 22.8% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Martins Close was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Martins Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 68th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 St Martins Close, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,500 | 2023-06-30 | £289,824 |
| 12 St Martins Close, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2021-04-01 | £305,684 |
| 8 St Martins Close, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-02-17 | £321,507 |
| 10 St Martins Close, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-11-20 | £314,033 |
| 6 St Martins Close, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2018-11-26 | £240,591 |
WA8 6TY 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 | 186 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 807 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 | 1,218 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 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 5,145 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 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Pit Lane , WA8 9HS | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunts Heath Primary School Wedgewood Drive , WA8 9RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,117 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 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 5,309 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 | 1,876 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 | 5,310 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 | 1,093 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland's | 71 Derby Road, Widnes | 493 yd | |
| Zena's Cafe | 96 Albert Road, Widnes | 862 yd | |
| Village Kitchen | Appleton Village, Widnes | 929 yd | |
| Dogalicious Bakery Ltd | 73 Albert Road, Widnes | 984 yd | |
| The Gingerbread Tea House | 51 Albert Road, Widnes | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield | 1 Joseph Street, Widnes | 564 yd | |
| The Griffin | 2 Farnworth Street, Widnes | 575 yd | |
| Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club | Mill Brow, Widnes | 599 yd | |
| The Artisan Mill | Mill Brow, Widnes | 599 yd | |
| Widnes Cricket Club | Beaconsfield Road, Widnes | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fung Wah | 165 Peel House Lane, Widnes | 443 yd | |
| Maries Chippy | 30 Millfield Road, Widnes | 503 yd | |
| Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar | 51 Derby Road, Widnes | 555 yd | |
| Blue Sky | 50 Peel House Lane, Widnes | 636 yd | |
| River Queen | 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Derby Road, Widnes | 916 yd | |
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 951 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 167 yd |
| Crow Wood Park Bancroft Road | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Farnworth Methodist Church Hall DERBY ROAD | 673 yd | |
| Widnes Cricket Club Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Moorfield Sports And Social Club MOORFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Widnes) CROSS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 943 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Moorfield Primary School SCHOOL WAY | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 280.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.