Danescroft Widnes, Halton
7 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16105158.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 60% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hough Green, about 700 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hough Green Health Park, about 190 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 122 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2023 | 1 WA8 4NS | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2015 | 1 WA8 4NS | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 4 WA8 4NS | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (1).
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 (89% of about 820 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 23 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 4NS | 100% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km | |
| Halewood 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 24 within 800 m; nearest Upton Community Centre | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 5.7 km |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 2.8 km |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.7 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 7.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Hough Green Health Park | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hough Green Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 20 m |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 3.3 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Widnes Bechers Road, Upton Estate Cashzone | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,630 m² | 410 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 450 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 9,090 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6.4 ha | 460 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,610 m² | 620 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| George's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km north |
| Clincton Wood | Wood | 1.8 km south |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 2.2 km north-east |
| Big Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km north-west |
| Spike Island | Island | 3.8 km south-east |
| Church Bank | Wetland | 4.2 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 150 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.0 km | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2.0 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish Bar WA8 4TE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Bee Sweet WA8 4TE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Morrisons Daily WA8 4TE | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Hough Green Premier WA8 4TE | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| All Saints Upton Primary School Orian Catering WA8 4PG | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Upton Pre-School Before After School Club WA8 4PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2022 |
| The Route@Upton Cafe WA8 4PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Madeline McKenna Court HBC WA8 4DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| St Basil's & All Saints Parish Centre WA8 4SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2024 |
| St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering WA8 4SZ | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Upton Day Nursery WA8 4XS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (26); On or near Foxcote (24); On or near Bechers (18); On or near Downside (18); On or near Dunsford (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 4NS: 7 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dovedale Court · Downside · Bechers · Bechers
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.