Ash Lane, Hough Green, Widnes, WA8 8JH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 8JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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	52.2%	52%	-0.2%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	47.8%	48%	0.2%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 8JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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	15.7%	23%	7.3%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.1%	53.5%	-7.6%	44.2%	9.3%
Separated	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	2.8%	6.5%	3.7%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	19.4%	17%	-2.4%	6.1%	10.9%

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	29.1%	36.6%	7.5%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	30.9%	36.6%	5.7%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	24.8%	17.7%	-7.1%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	12.2%	7.4%	-4.8%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	3%	1.6%	-1.4%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

In the area around WA8 8JH this area, 30.1% 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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.8%	30.1%	-15.7%	18.2%	11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	9.2%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	10.5%	-2.9%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	10.5%	5.4%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	16.6%	7.8%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	12.5%	18.8%	6.3%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	3.7%	4.4%	0.7%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.1%	100%	0.9%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	99.6%	97.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0%	2%	2.0%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	97.5%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.9%	37.2%	-16.3%
Christian	75.8%	46.2%	29.6%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Ash Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Lane was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Bankfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ash Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield and the 47th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WA8 8JH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Ash Lane are based on 35 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 Ash Lane, Hough Green, Widnes, WA8 8JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA8 8JH

Average Price
£271,580

Semi-Detached
£283,372

Terraced
£212,617

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ash Lane

Average Price
£286,724

Semi-Detached
£284,325

Terraced
£279,466

Detached
£317,171

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ash LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Ash Lane, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2017-05-17	£264,935
29 Ash Lane, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2005-09-16	£233,280
51 Ash Lane, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2004-01-30	£218,054
41 Ash Lane, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£67,000	1999-01-18	£310,558
39 Ash Lane, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£59,950	1998-07-20	£280,286

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA8 8JH

Employment

WA8 8JH 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 8JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	120
Full-Time Employee	49
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	8
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Other	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	2,100 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH	3out of 4	3,490 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	4,882 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Spinney Avenue , Hough Green WA8 8LD	2out of 4	297 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Clincton View , WA8 8JN	2out of 4	307 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Community Primary School Edinburgh Road , WA8 8BQ	3out of 4	474 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Basil's Catholic Primary School Hough Green Road , Hough Green WA8 4SZ	2out of 4	1,124 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michaels Catholic Primary School St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD	3out of 4	1,453 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,623 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW	3out of 4	2,974 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD	4out of 4	3,424 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Halewood Academy The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU	3out of 4	4,255 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	3,382 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	2,008 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF	3out of 4	2,135 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Finch Woods Academy Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY	3out of 4	3,038 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN	- not rated	4,671 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE	- not rated	4,928 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Widnes Call Centre - Staff Cafe	Royal Avenue, Widnes		730 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hough Green Recreation Club	299 Ditchfield Road, Widnes		184 yd
Hough Green Social Club	Ditchfield Road, Widnes		475 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buttilicious	453 Liverpool Road, Widnes	536 yd
Grillionaire	33 Queens Avenue, Widnes	723 yd
Hills Butty Bar	29 Queens Avenue, Widnes	725 yd
Harry's Fish Bar	9 Queens Avenue, Widnes	742 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	442 Liverpool Road, Widnes		637 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hough Green Park Royal Avenue	grass pitches, tennis courts	421 yd
Arley Drive Playing Fields Arley Drive	grass pitches	1,011 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	118.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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