Overview of WA8 8LG

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Laleston Close is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 8LG is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.

StreetScan combines information about Laleston Close, Widnes, WA8 8LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA8 8BT, WA8 8BW, WA8 8EF, WA8 8BU, WA8 8BS, WA8 8DB, WA8 8BP, WA8 8DA, WA8 8BX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 8LG 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.5%49.1%-1.4% 51.0% -1.9%
Male49.5%50.9%1.4% 49.0% 1.9%

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 8LG 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.2%36.8%1.6% 37.9% -1.1%
Married: Opposite sex55.2%52.2%-3.0% 44.2% 8.0%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.5%0.8%-0.7% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced4.2%5.5%1.3% 9.1% -3.6%
Widowed3.1%4.7%1.6% 6.1% -1.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.6%49.1%0.5% 48.4% 0.7%
Good health33.8%31.3%-2.5% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health9.1%14.4%5.3% 12.7% 1.7%
Bad health7.3%4.1%-3.2% 4.0% 0.1%
Very bad health1.3%1%-0.3% 1.2% -0.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.2%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 Levels18.8%13.9%-4.9% 13.4% 0.5%
Apprenticeship5%4.4%-0.6% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels20.3%24.6%4.3% 16.9% 7.7%
Degree or Similar15.3%23.4%8.1% 33.8% -10.4%
Other3.8%2%-1.8% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Other Asian0%1.7%1.7% 1.6% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
White99.7%97.6%-2.1% 81.4% 16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom99.1%97.9%-1.2% 83.2% 14.7%
European Union0.9%1.7%0.8% 6.1% -4.4%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.2%97.9%0.7% 83.2% 14.7%
10+ Years0%1.7%1.7% 9.8% -8.1%
5-10 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.9% -2.6%
Less than 2 years2.5%0%-2.5% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.8% 76.7% 16.1%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
No passport held6.2% 13.5% -7.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.5% 37.2% -9.7%
Christian63.2% 46.2% 17.0%
Muslim0.3% 6.5% -6.2%
Sikh1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Not answered7.2% 6.0% 1.2%

Safety

Is Laleston Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laleston 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.

Laleston 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%.



🔎 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 8LG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Laleston Close are based on 5 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 Laleston Close, Widnes, WA8 8LG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA8 8LG

Average Price
£255,834
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£255,834
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laleston Close

Average Price
£252,790
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£252,790
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laleston CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Laleston Close, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£195,0002018-01-30 £277,560
2 Laleston Close, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002017-12-01 £273,012
2 Laleston Close, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£146,5312017-05-12 £219,176
6 Laleston Close, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£65,0002000-11-03 £229,450
1 Laleston Close, Widnes, Halton
Detached, an established residential building
£68,5002000-03-02 £264,750
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA8 8LG

Employment

WA8 8LG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Retired57
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Student (economically inactive)9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Looking after home or family5
Other4
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles41
Manufacturing24
Human health and social work activities15
Construction15
Administrative and support service activities14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Transport and storage12
Education11
Financial and insurance activities8
Information and communication6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Other5
Real estate activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

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 4 344 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Birchfield Nursery School
Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH
3out of 4 1,929 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 2,846 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 4 700 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Michaels Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD
3out of 4 1,048 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Simms Cross Primary School
Kingsway , WA8 7QS
- not rated 1,393 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Appleton Village , WA8 6EL
4out of 4 1,598 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL
4out of 4 1,619 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 1,007 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Highfield Road , WA8 7DW
3out of 4 1,303 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD
4out of 4 1,725 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Heath School
Clifton Road , WA7 4SY
3out of 4 5,224 yd Academy converter Not Applicable 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 1,250 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grange School
Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX
2out of 4 4,576 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF
3out of 4 541 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashley High School
Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG
4out of 4 582 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brookfields School
Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA
4out of 4 3,294 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Weston Point College
Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN
- not rated 3,693 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW
3out of 4 4,751 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable 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
The Orange Tree BistroAshley Green, Widnes476 yd
Its a Kinda Magic CafeDitton Road, Widnes718 yd
Legends Cafe BarLower House Lane, Widnes789 yd
Halton Stadium - Catering and BarsLower House Lane, Widnes789 yd
Cuppaccino's218 Liverpool Road, Widnes841 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Blundell ArmsHale Road, Widnes729 yd
Ball Hotel173 Liverpool Road, Widnes800 yd
Cricketers Arms170 Milton Road, Widnes878 yd
Widnes Bowling ClubMilton Road, Widnes880 yd
The WoodlandsLiverpool Road, Widnes939 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Flower5 Alexander Drive, Widnes573 yd
Ditton Deli101a Hale Road, Widnes585 yd
Mama Mia107 Milton Avenue, Widnes727 yd
Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar208-210 Liverpool Road, Widnes837 yd
NARITA PIZZA61 Milton Road, Widnes887 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group231 Liverpool Road, Widnes839 yd
Co-operative GroupHale Road, Widnes959 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
King George V Playing Fields
Dundalk Road
grass pitches148 yd
St Michaels Jubilee Golf Course (Closed)
Dundalk Road
golf277 yd
Leigh Recreation Playing Fields
Lower House Lane
grass pitches529 yd
Chesnut Lodge School
GREEN LANE
swimming pool577 yd
Ashley High School
CAWFIELD AVENUE
grass pitches641 yd
Frank Myler Pavilion
LIVERPOOL ROAD
grass pitches706 yd
Ditton Primary School
LIVEPOOL ROAD
grass pitches718 yd
Widnes Recreation Club (Closed)
Liverpool Road
grass pitches769 yd
Select Security Stadium Halton
HALTON STADIUM HALTON STADIUM LOWER HOUSE LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite794 yd
Planet Ice Widnes
Venture Fields Venture Fields Earle Road
ice rinks867 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed151 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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