Green Lane Widnes, Halton
29 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16102015.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £70,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 5, E: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Widnes, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, King George's Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Upton Rocks Primary Care, about 390 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £157,447 | £136,250 | £178,644 |
| 2020 | 2 | £143,000 | £141,000 | £145,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £105,700 | £79,400 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £102,000 | £66,000 | £370,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £176,500 | £133,000 | £220,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £61,000 | £61,000 | £61,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 16 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 31 May 2024 | 4 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £136,250 | |
| 14 May 2024 | 28 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £178,644 | |
| 1 Dec 2022 | 18 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £62,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 27 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £141,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 23 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2019 | 12 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £79,400 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 27 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £132,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2018 | 36 WA8 7HF | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2018 | 4 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £102,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 4 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2017 | 34 WA8 7HF | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 28 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £133,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 27 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 20 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2014 | 38 WA8 7HF | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 36 WA8 7HF | Detached | £225,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jul 2013 | 8 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £61,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 28 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2009 | 22 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2004 | 31 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £133,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 23 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 May 1998 | 31 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £56,950 | |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 18 WA8 7HF | Terraced | £39,950 | |
| 13 Apr 1995 | 27 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £49,400 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 1995 | 23 WA8 7HF | Semi-detached | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (7); 1930-1949 (3); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 (65% of about 810 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
- 29 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 29 addresses are between 22 m and 25 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 7HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ball O Ditton Ball ODitton | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upton Rocks Primary Care | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Widnes Healthcare Resource Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ditton, Ditton Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Park 20 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Clincton Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Spike Island | Island | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Church Bank | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 29 |
6 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 130 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesnut Lodge School - Food For Thought WA8 7HF | School/college/university | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Ashley School - Edsential WA8 7HG | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe WA8 7HG | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Ball WA8 7EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Go Local Extra AASA Express WA8 7JB | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| The Cakery WA8 7JB | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Booze N Food WA8 7HY | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Orange Tree Bistro WA8 8GJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Londis Liverpool Road WA8 7HY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Cohens Chemist WA8 7HY | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Ditton Nursery School (Wrap Care) WA8 8DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| The Catering Cup WA8 8DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tastee WA8 7HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering WA8 7HD | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) WA8 7HL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lewis Grove (12); On or near Mayfair Grove (11); On or near Kershaw Street (10); On or near Primrose Close (7); On or near Elizabeth Terrace (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 3 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 7HF: 29 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cawfield Avenue · Primrose Close · Glenn Place · St Thomas Court · Lewis Grove · Liverpool Road · Ball Pathway · Liverpool Road · Princes Place · Heath Road · Elizabeth Terrace · Elizabeth Terrace
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.