Addison Square is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 7DF 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 Addison Square, Widnes, WA8 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 7DT, WA8 7DP, WA8 7DB, WA8 7DG, WA8 7JG, WA8 7DR, WA8 7DE, WA8 7EP, WA8 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 7DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 24.2% | 26.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 59.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.3% | 14.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 13.2% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 37.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 99.2% | 98.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 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 | 98.4% | 98.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 75.4% | 46.2% | 29.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addison Square was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addison Square has the 26th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 156th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Addison Square, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-21 | £355,710 |
| 12 Addison Square, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2023-04-20 | £339,396 |
| 25 Addison Square, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-31 | £365,172 |
| 18 Addison Square, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-10-15 | £324,858 |
| 8 Addison Square, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-11-22 | £418,158 |
WA8 7DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 718 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 | 1,051 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 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 5,446 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 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Primary School Liverpool Road , WA8 7HD | 1out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,876 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 | 1,040 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 | 4,877 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 | 945 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Kitchen | Appleton Village, Widnes | 577 yd | |
| Vinci Staff Cafe | Ditton Road (West), Widnes | 641 yd | |
| SOG Resources Catering - Heath Restaurant | Heath Business & Technical Park, Heath Road South | 641 yd | |
| BYK Staff Canteen | Moorfield Road, Widnes | 641 yd | |
| Legends Cafe Bar | Lower House Lane, Widnes | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Golf Club | Highfield Road, Widnes | 71 yd | |
| Cookhouse Pub & Kitchen | 1 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 316 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey Inn incoporating A1 Buffet Catering | 18 Birchfield Road, Widnes | 397 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 106 Birchfield Road, Widnes | 548 yd | |
| Church View | 38 Lunts Heath Road, Widnes | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Widnes Fish Bar | 137 Lower House Lane, Widnes | 356 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 33 Appleton Village, Widnes | 517 yd | |
| Taste of China | 55 Dickson Street, Widnes | 639 yd | |
| Superior Catering | Waterloo Road, Widnes | 641 yd | |
| River Queen | 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Hale Road, Widnes | 641 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 831 yd | |
| Yousaf Halal Meat | 57-59 Albert Road, Widnes | 938 yd | |
| Todays Extra - Wisnia | 78 Albert Road, Widnes | 1,024 yd | |
| Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Widnes Golf Club HIGHFIELD ROAD | golf | 199 yd |
| Widnes Tennis Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 242 yd |
| St Peter & St Paul Catholic College HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Planet Ice Widnes Venture Fields Venture Fields Earle Road | ice rinks | 390 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 450 yd |
| Widnes Recreation Club (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Select Security Stadium Halton HALTON STADIUM HALTON STADIUM LOWER HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Frank Myler Pavilion LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 841 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.