Oldgate Widnes, Halton
75 addresses across 3 postcodes (WA8), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16101132.
4 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 A; 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 Hough Green, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Lovel Field, is about 770 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level. 74 of its 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Beeches Medical Ctr, about 490 m away. About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (49% of about 1,070 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
- Gold Triangle Complex: up to 94 homes, not permissioned (640 m)
- Land Adjacent to Ditton Brook, Foundry Lane: up to 80 homes, permissioned (660 m)
- Land Adjacent to Ditton Brook, Foundry Lane: up to 63 homes, permissioned (660 m)
- Land off Harrison Street (Camerons), Halebank: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (720 m)
- Land off Harrison Street (Camerons), Halebank: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (720 m)
- Land Rear of 353 to 363 Hale Road: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (770 m)
- Land Rear of 353 to 363 Hale Road: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (770 m)
- Widnes Timber Centre, Foundry Lane: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (830 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 19 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 4 August 2026 to 10 August 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footpath (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 24 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 8TL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 22 | unlikely |
| WA8 8TJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA8 8PX | zone 2 | 0 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 75 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 8PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 8TJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 8TL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km | |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 21 within 800 m; nearest St Michaels Road Ditton Marsh | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 7.3 km |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 6.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Beeches Medical Ctr | 490 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ditton Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | Widnes Healthcare Resource Centre | 1.8 km |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 2.5 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Hale Bank | 1.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Lovel Field 5.3 ha | 770 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,220 m² | 1.1 km |
| Playing field | Halebank Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 1.1 km |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 5.3 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 75 |
74 of the street's 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | 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 |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halebank CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Sandwich Bar WA8 8TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Optimum Fitness WA8 8TL | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Amber Coffee Roasters WA8 8TL | Manufacturers/packers | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| St. Michaels Catholic Primary - Edsential WA8 8TD | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| St.Michaels Extended School WA8 8TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Bargain Booze WA8 8QA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Ditton Pharmacy WA8 8QB | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Noble House WA8 8QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2026 |
| St Michaels News (Best One) WA8 8TA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| New Inn WA8 8PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Millennium Indian Takeaway WA8 8QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Morbaine Ltd Cafe WA8 8PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Gary Cannell - Slimming World Franchise WA8 8YF | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Ditton Filling Station WA8 8SZ | Retailers - other | 460 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nazareth House Lane (5); On or near Oldgate (2); On or near St Michael'S Close (2); On or near Speke Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 2% | 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 | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Noble House (takeaway/sandwich shop, WA8 8QA) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA8 8TL: 72 addresses of 80 in the postcode
- WA8 8TJ: 2 addresses
- WA8 8PX: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Michael's Close · St Michaels Industrial Estate · St Michael's Road · Oldgate · Nazareth House Lane · Pitville Terrace · Mckeagney Gardens · St Michaels Road · Ditton Road · Addingham Avenue · Wyncroft Close · St Michaels View
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.