Eastway is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 8SL 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 Eastway, Widnes, WA8 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 8SQ, WA8 8SJ, WA8 8DH, WA8 8SA, WA8 8SF, WA8 8SB, WA8 7HL, WA8 8SG, WA8 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA8 8SL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 53.3% | 48.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA8 8SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 43.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 39% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48.7% | 38.6% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 11.4% | 8.0% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 20.2% | 24.6% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 14.8% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.3% | 98% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastway was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Bankfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eastway has the 21st lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield and the 136th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Eastway, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-02-22 | £92,226 |
| 8 Eastway, Widnes, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-11-05 | £135,548 |
| 11 Eastway, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2003-09-05 | £157,278 |
| 2 Eastway, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2000-11-03 | £159,800 |
WA8 8SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 2,021 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 | 3,326 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 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Edinburgh Road , WA8 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hough Green Road , WA8 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Spinney Avenue , Hough Green WA8 8LD | 2out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,123 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 | 1,901 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 | 5,304 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 | 453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields | 241 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 193 yd | |
| The Orange Tree Bistro | Ashley Green, Widnes | 310 yd | |
| Cuppaccino's | 218 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Widnes Call Centre - Staff Cafe | Royal Avenue, Widnes | 839 yd | |
| Vinci Staff Cafe | Ditton Road (West), Widnes | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | Liverpool Road, Widnes | 209 yd | |
| The Wellington | 34 Prescot Road, Widnes | 378 yd | |
| Blundell Arms | Hale Road, Widnes | 378 yd | |
| United Service Social Club | Prescot Road, Widnes | 521 yd | |
| Ball Hotel | 173 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Deli | 101a Hale Road, Widnes | 347 yd | |
| Golden Flower | 5 Alexander Drive, Widnes | 360 yd | |
| Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar | 208-210 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 403 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 9 Queens Avenue, Widnes | 836 yd | |
| Grillionaire | 33 Queens Avenue, Widnes | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 231 Liverpool Road, Widnes | 214 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Hale Road, Widnes | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley High School CAWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Chesnut Lodge School GREEN LANE | swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Ditton Primary School LIVEPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Club Fitness Ltd (Closed) Heath Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 669 yd |
| Widnes Rufc HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 669 yd |
| Widnes St Maries Amateur Rugby League Football Club (Closed) Brentfield | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Dundalk Road | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Frank Myler Pavilion LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Prescott Road Playing Fields Prescot Road | grass pitches | 872 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.