Brinton Close is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 8BW is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brinton Close, Widnes, WA8 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 8EF, WA8 8BU, WA8 8LG, WA8 8BX, WA8 8BP, WA8 8DB, WA8 8DA, WA8 8BT, WA8 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 8BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.5% | 49.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA8 8BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 35.2% | 36.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 52.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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 | 19.2% | 19% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 24.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 23.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 99.1% | 97.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brinton Close was 128.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% higher than the Bankfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brinton Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield and the 101st highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Brinton Close, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2025-03-28 | £282,888 |
| 19 Brinton Close, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-01 | £274,790 |
| 21 Brinton Close, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2022-04-22 | £253,660 |
| 1 Brinton Close, Widnes, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-03 | £239,052 |
| 16 Brinton Close, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,600 | 2021-04-21 | £277,389 |
WA8 8BW 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,950 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 | 2,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Primary School Liverpool Road , WA8 7HD | 1out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Edinburgh Road , WA8 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 1,341 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 | 4,662 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 | 510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree Bistro | Ashley Green, Widnes | 397 yd | |
| Cuppaccino's | 218 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 772 yd | |
| Its a Kinda Magic Cafe | Ditton Road, Widnes | 784 yd | |
| The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields | 241 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 836 yd | |
| Legends Cafe Bar | Lower House Lane, Widnes | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundell Arms | Hale Road, Widnes | 637 yd | |
| Ball Hotel | 173 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 749 yd | |
| The Woodlands | Liverpool Road, Widnes | 850 yd | |
| The Wellington | 34 Prescot Road, Widnes | 880 yd | |
| Church View | 38 Lunts Heath Road, Widnes | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Flower | 5 Alexander Drive, Widnes | 480 yd | |
| Ditton Deli | 101a Hale Road, Widnes | 491 yd | |
| Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar | 208-210 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 771 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 107 Milton Avenue, Widnes | 819 yd | |
| Superior Catering | Waterloo Road, Widnes | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 231 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 757 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Hale Road, Widnes | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields Dundalk Road | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| St Michaels Jubilee Golf Course (Closed) Dundalk Road | golf | 372 yd |
| Chesnut Lodge School GREEN LANE | swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Ashley High School CAWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Leigh Recreation Playing Fields Lower House Lane | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Ditton Primary School LIVEPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Frank Myler Pavilion LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Widnes Recreation Club (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Select Security Stadium Halton HALTON STADIUM HALTON STADIUM LOWER HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Planet Ice Widnes Venture Fields Venture Fields Earle Road | ice rinks | 900 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.