Hanley Close Widnes, Halton
15 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16102037.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £75,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4, E: 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hough Green, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 370 m away, and King George's Park (20 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 22 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 Upton Rocks Primary Care, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £74,950 | £74,950 | £74,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 7 WA8 8EN | Terraced | £92,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Oct 2015 | 6 WA8 8EN | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 12 WA8 8EN | Terraced | £74,950 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (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 (95% of about 610 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
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
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 22 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 8EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ormiston Chadwick Academy Ditton | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upton Rocks Primary Care | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ditton, Ditton Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,900 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | King George's Park 20 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clincton Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Spike Island | Island | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Church Bank | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 320 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 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 |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyage Care WA8 8SS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2023 |
| The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields WA8 7HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| The Woodlands WA8 7UX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Glenwood WA8 7HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) WA8 7HL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Ball Post Office WA8 7HX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home WA8 7UN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering WA8 7HD | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Tastee WA8 7HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ditton Deli WA8 8DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Orange Tree Bistro WA8 8GJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Best One WA8 8DY | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Golden Flower WA8 8DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Widnes Hall and Lodge WA8 8BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Cohens Chemist WA8 7HY | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crossway Court (27); On or near Northway (23); On or near Borrowdale Road (13); On or near Hanley Road (12); On or near Southway (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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 8EN: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rydal Way · Graham Close · Liverpool Place · Graham Road · Northway · Borrowdale Road · Eastway · Southway · Crossway · Lune Way
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.