Queensbury Way Widnes, Halton
10 addresses across 8 postcodes (WA8), about 1.7 km (1 mile) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 16105413.
- Flood: 33 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Halton costs £2,367 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 79% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hough Green, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Upton Rocks, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Upton Rocks Primary Care, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 2,770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 2,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 16 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- REDMYRE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Opposite Motherwell Close, Lanark Gardens, Widnes: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Works for road purposes, two-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026: HUTCHISON 3G LTD, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
- 2 October 2026: HUTCHISON 3G LTD, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 10 August 2026 to 12 August 2026: HUTCHISON 3G LTD, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 23 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 36 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 9PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| WA8 9YP | not in 2 or 3 | 22 / 4 / 20 | unlikely |
| WA8 9AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA8 9AY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| WA8 9DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
| WA8 9SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WA8 9WY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| WA8 9ZY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 25 m and 39 m above sea level (31 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 9AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9WY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9YP | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
| WA8 9ZY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Rainhill 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queensbury Way Upton Rocks | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upton Rocks Primary Care | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Widnes Upton Rocks, Upton Rocks Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upton Rocks 11 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.6 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 930 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Field | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| George's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Spike Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Church Bank | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Big Water | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 10 |
6 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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) |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Topped Oak WA8 4PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Widnes Rugby Union Club WA8 7NU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Revesby Close (29); On or near Lingwell Park (5); On or near Queensbury Way (4); On or near Woodstock Grove (3); On or near Lingwell Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 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 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: HUTCHISON 3G LTD: Utility asset works, 29 October 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: Works for road purposes, 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA8 9PH: 2 addresses of 65 in the postcode
- WA8 9YP: 2 addresses of 103 in the postcode
- WA8 9AS: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
- WA8 9AY: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- WA8 9DQ: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- WA8 9SH: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
- WA8 9WY: 1 address of 54 in the postcode
- WA8 9ZY: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Revesby Close · Moyles Close · Poleacre Drive · Rockfield Close · Heathfield Park · Tate Close · Woodstock Grove · Lingwell Avenue · Bloomsbury Way · Lingwell Park · Great Ashfield · Cornerhouse Lane
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.