Halton
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA8), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16105248.
5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5). 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Halton costs £2,367 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Widnes, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Upton Rocks, is about 120 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 28 to 29 m above sea level. 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Fir Park Medical Centre, about 500 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 35 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 2003-2006 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (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 D (31% of about 1,030 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 1.0 km
- Land Opposite Motherwell Close, Lanark Gardens, Widnes: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (410 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 3 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 9SE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA8 9SB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 28 m and 29 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 9SB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 9 within 800 m; nearest Queensbury Way Upton Rocks | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 6.8 km |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Fir Park Medical Centre | 500 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Allied Pharmacy (Upton Rocks) | 500 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 1.4 km |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 1.1 km |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 2.1 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Widnes Upton Rocks, Upton Rocks Cashzone | 460 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Upton Rocks 11 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 570 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,300 m² | 1.2 km |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km north-east. 1 listed building is 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 | 1.7 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Field | Wood | 1.7 km north |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 1.8 km north |
| George's Wood | Wood | 2.0 km north-west |
| Spike Island | Island | 2.9 km south-east |
| Runcorn Sands | Wetland | 3.6 km south-east |
| Big Water | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 780 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m | No published inspection |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group WA8 9BD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Subway WA8 9BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Bargain Booze WA8 9DU | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Arch & Anchor WA8 9DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malahide Court (6); On or near Lingwell Park (5); On or near Longford Drive (5); On or near Larne Court (4); On or near Tickford Bank (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 9 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.
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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, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.