Bude Road, Widnes, WA8 7NP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 7NP is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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	49.1%	46.3%	-2.8%	51.0%	-4.7%
Male	50.9%	53.7%	2.8%	49.0%	4.7%

Partnership Status

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 7NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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	23.6%	27.6%	4.0%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58.9%	60.1%	1.2%	44.2%	15.9%
Divorced	6.8%	4.6%	-2.2%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	10.7%	7.8%	-2.9%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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	42.5%	51.9%	9.4%	48.4%	3.5%
Good health	35.4%	33%	-2.4%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	14%	12%	-2.0%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	6.5%	2.3%	-4.2%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.6%	15.2%	-8.4%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	11.3%	-5.1%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.1%	-3.4%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	6%	-1.1%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	19.1%	5.9%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	30.7%	11.4%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.1%	99.4%	0.3%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	98.8%	98%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	98%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18%	37.2%	-19.2%
Christian	75.4%	46.2%	29.2%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Bude Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bude Road was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Bankfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bude Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WA8 7NP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bude Road are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Halton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bude Road, Widnes, WA8 7NP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA8 7NP

Average Price
£321,459

Semi-Detached
£312,631

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£356,772

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bude Road

Average Price
£330,701

Semi-Detached
£326,715

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£362,592

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bude Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Bude Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2017-10-27	£307,692
10 Bude Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2016-06-17	£311,053
10 Bude Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2012-06-07	£324,755
8 Bude Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2000-10-12	£333,818
1 Bude Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£72,500	1999-07-30	£326,250

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA8 7NP

Employment

WA8 7NP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA8 7NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	91
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	30
Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	795 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH	3out of 4	1,311 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	2,877 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW	4out of 4	5,013 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ditton Primary School Liverpool Road , WA8 7HD	1out of 4	477 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hough Green Road , WA8 4PG	3out of 4	1,388 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL	4out of 4	1,556 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL	4out of 4	1,601 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS	- not rated	1,771 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU	4out of 4	570 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW	3out of 4	866 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD	4out of 4	1,277 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY	3out of 4	4,469 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ	- not rated	1,823 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG	4out of 4	566 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF	3out of 4	602 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA	4out of 4	3,107 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE	- not rated	3,948 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN	- not rated	4,831 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vinci Staff Cafe	Ditton Road (West), Widnes	407 yd
SOG Resources Catering - Heath Restaurant	Heath Business & Technical Park, Heath Road South	407 yd
BYK Staff Canteen	Moorfield Road, Widnes	407 yd
Cuppaccino's	218 Liverpool Road, Widnes	430 yd
The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields	241 Liverpool Road, Widnes	756 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Widnes Rugby Union Club	Heath Road, Widnes	249 yd
Ball Hotel	173 Liverpool Road, Widnes	349 yd
United Service Social Club	Prescot Road, Widnes	376 yd
Church View	38 Lunts Heath Road, Widnes	407 yd
The Wellington	34 Prescot Road, Widnes	464 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Superior Catering	Waterloo Road, Widnes	407 yd
Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar	208-210 Liverpool Road, Widnes	407 yd
Paul's Widnes Fish Bar	137 Lower House Lane, Widnes	1,030 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Group	Hale Road, Widnes	407 yd
Co-operative Group	231 Liverpool Road, Widnes	603 yd
Co-operative Group	Fir Park, Widnes	816 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Widnes St Maries Amateur Rugby League Football Club (Closed) Brentfield	grass pitches	176 yd
Widnes Rufc HEATH ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	274 yd
Club Fitness Ltd (Closed) Heath Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	276 yd
Ditton Primary School LIVEPOOL ROAD	grass pitches	425 yd
Frank Myler Pavilion LIVERPOOL ROAD	grass pitches	515 yd
Ashley High School CAWFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	548 yd
Widnes Recreation Club (Closed) Liverpool Road	grass pitches	563 yd
Chesnut Lodge School GREEN LANE	swimming pool	565 yd
Ormiston Chadwick Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	645 yd
Prescott Road Playing Fields Prescot Road	grass pitches	655 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	186.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WA8 7NP