Cornwall Road is in Widnes and in Halton district. WA8 9UA is located in the Farnworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwall Road, Widnes, WA8 9UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA8 9JX, WA8 9UB, WA8 9TY, WA8 9JY, WA8 9LG, WA8 9LB, WA8 9UD, WA8 9ED, WA8 9UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA8 9UA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.2% | 52.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 9UA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 38.5% | 48.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 27.5% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.7% | 45.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.3% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 25.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 19.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 100% | 96.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.4% | 93.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Road was 127.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwall Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton and the 106th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cornwall Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,655 | 2022-05-20 | £169,148 |
| 2 Cornwall Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2022-03-25 | £117,924 |
| 5 Cornwall Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-09-17 | £78,965 |
| 1 Cornwall Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-08-24 | £201,812 |
| 12 Cornwall Road, Widnes, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-01-14 | £135,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 450 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 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Pit Lane , WA8 9HS | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunts Heath Primary School Wedgewood Drive , WA8 9RJ | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,083 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 | 2,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 5,219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland's | 71 Derby Road, Widnes | 247 yd | |
| Barton Rouge | Unit A Lunts Heath Road, Widnes | 1,049 yd | |
| Village Kitchen | Appleton Village, Widnes | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Cricket Club | Beaconsfield Road, Widnes | 198 yd | |
| The Griffin | 2 Farnworth Street, Widnes | 357 yd | |
| Liver Bar at The Barnyards | Birchfield Road, Widnes | 442 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | Pit Lane, Widnes | 499 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 106 Birchfield Road, Widnes | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar | 51 Derby Road, Widnes | 202 yd | |
| Fung Wah | 165 Peel House Lane, Widnes | 307 yd | |
| Pizza 42 at the Barnyards | Birchfield Road, Widnes | 442 yd | |
| River Queen | 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes | 979 yd | |
| Maries Chippy | 30 Millfield Road, Widnes | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Derby Road, Widnes | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Methodist Church Hall DERBY ROAD | 80 yd | |
| Widnes Cricket Club Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Peel House Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School BIRCHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 708 yd |
| Wade Deacon High School (Closed) Birchfield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Birchfield Sports And Social Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Widnes Tennis Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.