Ansdell Road Widnes, Halton
24 addresses across 3 postcodes (WA8), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16101558.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 9).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Halton costs £2,367 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Widnes, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Crow Wood Park, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Peelhouse Medical Plaza, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,120 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (16); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (18); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Halton in 2026-27: Band D £2,367 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,104 | £2,367 | £2,893 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Halton Borough Council Article 4 - 1, Halton Borough Council Article 4 - A4D_1.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Part of Former Fairfield school site, Peel House Lane, Widnes: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Part of Former Fairfield school site, Peel House Lane, Widnes: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Rose View Avenue, Widnes: up to 4 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Greenoaks Farm Industrial Estate, Warrington Road, Widnes: up to 3 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Greenoaks Farm Industrial Estate, Warrington Road, Widnes: up to 3 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Eternit, Derby Road, Widnes: up to 116 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Walmsley Street Site, Widnes: up to 49 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Widnes Films Ltd., Warrington Road: up to 69 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 6RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA8 6RQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA8 6TG | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 29 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 6RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 6RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 6TG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barracks Appleton | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Widnes | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Routledge Street | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peelhouse Medical Plaza | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albert Road (Dental Surgery) | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crow Wood Park 21 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,410 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 35 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spike Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| The Hempstones | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Hempstones Point | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| School Lane Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 24 |
8 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Halton: see them on the Halton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lunts Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maries Chippy WA8 6QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Go Local Extra WA8 6QR | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Best One WA8 6TG | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Mill Brow Care Home HBC WA8 6QT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Millfield WA8 6QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Mill Brow Snooker and Social Club WA8 6RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Kid's Space Ltd - Fairfield WA8 6TH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering WA8 6TH | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Fairfield Primary School Junior Edsential Catering WA8 6TH | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Blue Sky WA8 6TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Hot Stuff Sandwich Bar WA8 6TN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| King Pizza WA8 6LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Halton View Care Home WA8 6LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Good News WA8 6LB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| The Premier - JD Wetherspoon WA8 6LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Neil Street (11); On or near Fir Street (9); On or near Doward Street (9); On or near Reay Street (8); On or near Stanley Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA8 6RF: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- WA8 6RQ: 11 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- WA8 6TG: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brooklands Park · Kirkham Road · Fir Street · Doward Street · Fairhaven Road · Stanley Close · Knowles Street · Neil Street · Reay Street · Millfield Road · St Anne's Road · Lytham Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.