Rose Street is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 7JY is located in the Central & West Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rose Street, Widnes, WA8 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 7JX, WA8 7JT, WA8 7JU, WA8 7AT, WA8 7JR, WA8 7AU, WA8 7JP, WA8 7AP, WA8 7BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 7JY has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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% | 47% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 7JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 53.6% | 53.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 31.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.4% | 42.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around WA8 7JY this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 9.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 34.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 13.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 20.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -24.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.2% | 92.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 97.9% | 90.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 90.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Street was 561.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.6% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 6th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 319.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Rose Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-10-02 | £160,287 |
| 38 Rose Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-11-12 | £158,286 |
| 45 Rose Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-07-31 | £143,236 |
| 17 Rose Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-04-04 | £165,821 |
| 19 Rose Street, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-04-04 | £165,821 |
WA8 7JY 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,759 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 | 2,039 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 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Primary School Liverpool Road , WA8 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 4,975 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 | 329 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 | 3,895 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 | 1,180 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Lane Limited | 170 Milton Road, Widnes | 160 yd | |
| McDonalds | Moor Lane, Widnes | 170 yd | |
| Riverside College Student Refectory | Kingsway, Widnes | 290 yd | |
| Legends Cafe Bar | Lower House Lane, Widnes | 305 yd | |
| Halton Stadium - Catering and Bars | Lower House Lane, Widnes | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Bowling Club | Milton Road, Widnes | 161 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 170 Milton Road, Widnes | 162 yd | |
| Widnes Masonic Hall | Kingsway, Widnes | 364 yd | |
| The Establishment | Victoria Square, Widnes | 443 yd | |
| Corner House Sports Bar | 1 Alforde Street, Widnes | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NARITA PIZZA | 61 Milton Road, Widnes | 130 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 107 Milton Avenue, Widnes | 235 yd | |
| Yummy Hut | 77 Victoria Road, Widnes | 311 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken, Pizza & Desserts | 85-87 Victoria Road, Widnes | 313 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 83 Victoria Road, Widnes | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes | 509 yd | |
| Food Plus | Lugsdale Road Victoria House Victoria Square | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 957 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 959 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 35 Albert Square, Widnes | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Select Security Stadium Halton HALTON STADIUM HALTON STADIUM LOWER HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Leigh Recreation Playing Fields Lower House Lane | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Muscle And Figure ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CROFT STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| St Michaels Jubilee Golf Course (Closed) Dundalk Road | golf | 707 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 874 yd | |
| Planet Ice Widnes Venture Fields Venture Fields Earle Road | ice rinks | 907 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Dundalk Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Widnes Golf Club HIGHFIELD ROAD | golf | 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.