Haig Road Widnes, Halton
26 addresses across 3 postcodes (WA8), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16102026.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £120,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 5, E: 2).
- 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 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and King George's Park (20 hectares) is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newtown Surgery, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £142,500 | £135,000 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £86,500 | £86,500 | £86,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £78,500 | £58,000 | £99,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £84,500 | £70,000 | £99,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £47,000 | £41,000 | £48,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £45,500 | £44,000 | £47,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £26,000 | £26,000 | £26,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | 22 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2023 | 21 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 20 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2022 | 21 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2017 | 1 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 22 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £86,500 | |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 22 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £86,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 18 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2005 | 19 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | 12 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2004 | 12 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 27 May 2004 | 18 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2002 | 6 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 21 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2002 | 12 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 12 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 21 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £44,000 | |
| 13 Nov 1998 | 8 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 24 Jan 1997 | 15 WA8 7LL | Terraced | £26,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1995 | 12 WA8 7LL | Semi-detached | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1930-1949 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (3).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (57% of about 1,360 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Kingsway Quarter: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Brosley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Broseley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Rose View Avenue, Widnes: up to 4 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (920 m (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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 7LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA8 7EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WA8 7LY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 18 m and 22 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 7EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 7LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 7LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Albion Widnes | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caldwell Road Car Park | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newtown Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Appleton Village Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Embrace Othodontics | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grangepan Food Store, Grangepans | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,820 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | King George's Park 20 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,030 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 30 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 540 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north. 6 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spike Island | Island | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Bower's Pool | Tidal water | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Runcorn Sands | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 26 |
8 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 330 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 350 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Widnes Fish Bar WA8 7DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Londis WA8 7DU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Best One WA8 7DU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Widnes Golf Club WA8 7DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Taste of China WA8 6NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| The New Albion WA8 7ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Appleton Village Store WA8 6PU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Village Care Club Ltd WA8 6EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School - Mellors WA8 6EL | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| JJ Store WA8 6PF | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
| Aros Kitchen WA8 6EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Horse & Jockey Inn WA8 7SU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Burguritos WA8 7SU | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Daisy Maisies Appleton WA8 6EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Night Brew WA8 6NT | Importers/Exporters | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Timmis Crescent (15); On or near Henderson Road (11); On or near Leigh Avenue (11); On or near Squires Avenue (10); On or near Brunner Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 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 7LL: 24 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- WA8 7EP: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- WA8 7LY: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Timmis Crescent · Squires Avenue · Clayton Crescent · Towneley Court · Kingsway · Leigh Avenue · Mond Road · Henderson Road · Mottershead Road · Lower House Lane · Wavertree Avenue · Addison Square
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.