Dean Close Widnes, Halton
20 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16100827.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 79% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Widnes, about 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m away, and Victoria Park (14 hectares) is about 520 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Peelhouse Medical Plaza, about 670 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 408 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
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (15). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (4); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12).
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 (80% of about 1,020 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 1.0 km
- Brosley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Broseley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Kingsway Quarter: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (400 m)
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (430 m)
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (430 m)
- Walmsley Street Site, Widnes: up to 49 homes, permissioned (740 m)
- Greenoaks Farm Industrial Estate, Warrington Road, Widnes: up to 3 homes, permissioned (800 m)
- Greenoaks Farm Industrial Estate, Warrington Road, Widnes: up to 3 homes, permissioned (800 m)
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 16 m and 18 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 6PT | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 44 within 800 m; nearest Elliot Street Widnes | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 8.6 km |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Car Park - Widnes | 370 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Peelhouse Medical Plaza | 670 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Embrace Othodontics | 90 m |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 890 m |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 210 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,670 m² | 500 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Victoria Park 14 ha | 520 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 610 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,410 m² | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 6 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km north. 7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spike Island | Island | 1.4 km south |
| Bower's Pool | Tidal water | 1.8 km south |
| Runcorn Sands | Wetland | 1.9 km south |
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 2.9 km west |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km south |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 3.4 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 20 |
6 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 430 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 470 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 550 m | No published inspection |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m | No published inspection |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.0 km | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.0 km | 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 |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simms Cross Institute WA8 6PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Widnes Post Office WA8 6AZ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2019 |
| FM Caffe WA8 6AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Terrys Fish Bar WA8 6AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| RVM Convenience Store Limited WA8 6AX | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Cakes by Charl WA8 6PL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2024 |
| San Marino WA8 6AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Tea for Two WA8 6AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Reel Time Amusements WA8 6AZ | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Domino's Pizza WA8 6AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Serenity House Cafe WA8 6AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| The Coffee House WA8 6BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2023 |
| The Derby WA8 6BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Night Brew WA8 6NT | Importers/Exporters | 130 m | Exempt | |
| The Simms Cross WA8 6AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 |
| Shoplifting | 91 |
| Public order | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Farrant Street (100); On or near Parking Area (43); On or near Police Station (35); On or near Hibbert Street (30); On or near Sharp Street (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 20% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 6PT: 20 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dean Street · Gladstone Street · Elliot Street · Hibbert Street · Salisbury Street · Rylands Street · Travis Street · South Street · Princes Street · Dickson Close · Dickson Close · Widnes 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 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.