Netherfield is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 8BY 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 Netherfield, Widnes, WA8 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 8BZ, WA8 8DD, WA8 8DE, WA8 8BX, WA8 8EE, WA8 8DF, WA8 8EG, WA8 8DA, WA8 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 8BY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 57.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 42.3% | 42.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 | 29.2% | 26% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 41.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 20.5% | 8.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 46.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 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 8BY this area, 32% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 32% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 14.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 19% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Netherfield was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bankfield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Netherfield, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-11 | £186,207 |
| 41 Netherfield, Widnes, Halton Other, an established residential building | £10,200 | 2024-09-13 | £10,634 |
| 39 Netherfield, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-21 | £159,588 |
| 40 Netherfield, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-11 | £209,032 |
| 45 Netherfield, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2021-11-30 | £166,379 |
WA8 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 1,962 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 | 3,085 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 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Edinburgh Road , WA8 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simms Cross Primary School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Clincton View , WA8 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,780 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 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,380 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 | 1,570 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 | 4,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finch Woods Academy Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY | 3out of 4 | 4,789 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 179 yd | |
| Cuppaccino's | 218 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 558 yd | |
| The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields | 241 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 567 yd | |
| Vinci Staff Cafe | Ditton Road (West), Widnes | 893 yd | |
| SOG Resources Catering - Heath Restaurant | Heath Business & Technical Park, Heath Road South | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundell Arms | Hale Road, Widnes | 434 yd | |
| The Woodlands | Liverpool Road, Widnes | 582 yd | |
| Ball Hotel | 173 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 591 yd | |
| The Wellington | 34 Prescot Road, Widnes | 644 yd | |
| United Service Social Club | Prescot Road, Widnes | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Flower | 5 Alexander Drive, Widnes | 287 yd | |
| Ditton Deli | 101a Hale Road, Widnes | 291 yd | |
| Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar | 208-210 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 564 yd | |
| Millenium Indian Takeaway | 210 Hale Road, Widnes | 857 yd | |
| Noble House | 216 Hale Road, Widnes | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 231 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 504 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Hale Road, Widnes | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields Dundalk Road | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Ashley High School CAWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Chesnut Lodge School GREEN LANE | swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Ditton Primary School LIVEPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| St Michaels Jubilee Golf Course (Closed) Dundalk Road | golf | 641 yd |
| Frank Myler Pavilion LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Widnes Recreation Club (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Leigh Recreation Playing Fields Lower House Lane | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Widnes Rufc HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 905 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 | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.