Ann Street West is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 7UB 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 Ann Street West, Widnes, WA8 7UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 7UF, WA8 7TZ, WA8 7YA, WA8 6DH, WA8 7SW, WA8 7XZ, WA8 6DJ, WA8 7TU, WA8 7TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 7UB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 57.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 42.2% | 51.6% | 9.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 39.1% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 25.8% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 13.2% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.8% | 39.2% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 24.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 25.4% | 19.9% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 7UB this area, 32.5% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 32.5% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 21.4% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 91.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 89.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 88.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ann Street West was 655.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 287.1% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ann Street West has the 2nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 5th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 265.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Ann Street West, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-01 | £139,655 |
| 22 Ann Street West, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-01 | £133,559 |
| 22 Ann Street West, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-01 | £133,559 |
| 8 Ann Street West, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-04-16 | £147,510 |
| 28 Ann Street West, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-02-25 | £183,718 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WA8 7UB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,567 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 | 1,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes Academy Cholmondeley Street , WA8 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 4,475 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 | 549 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 | 3,370 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 | 1,936 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Pearl | Victoria House, Lugsdale Road | 210 yd | |
| Reel Cinema | Unit 4 The Hive, Earle Road | 234 yd | |
| La Cantina | 17-19 Alforde Street, Widnes | 253 yd | |
| Street Front | 9B Anderson Trading Estate, Croft Street | 319 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 24-26 Widnes Road, Widnes | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Sports Bar | 1 Alforde Street, Widnes | 302 yd | |
| The Establishment | Victoria Square, Widnes | 347 yd | |
| Grapes | 38 Widnes Road, Widnes | 447 yd | |
| Widnes Masonic Hall | Kingsway, Widnes | 521 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Earle Road, Widnes | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Chippy | 10 Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 249 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 12 Widnes Road, Widnes | 369 yd | |
| Champions Pizza | 28 Widnes Road, Widnes | 385 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken, Pizza & Desserts | 85-87 Victoria Road, Widnes | 505 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 83 Victoria Road, Widnes | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | Lugsdale Road Victoria House Victoria Square | 235 yd | |
| Tesco | Lugsdale Road, Widnes | 405 yd | |
| Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes | 467 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Widnes Shopping Park, Widnes | 698 yd | |
| Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle And Figure ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ANDERSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CROFT STREET | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| The Foundry LUGSDALE ROAD | 396 yd | |
| Kingsway Leisure Centre KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Pure Gym (Widnes) UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS UNIT 3 VENTUREFIELDS | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Stones Gym GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Select Security Stadium Halton HALTON STADIUM HALTON STADIUM LOWER HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.