Regal Crescent Widnes, Halton
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA8), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16102298.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 18, D: 11, E: 5, G: 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 620 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hough Green Park, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Beeches Medical Ctr, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 116 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 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £179,500 | £159,000 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £112,000 | £90,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £131,500 | £128,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £87,000 | £85,000 | £127,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £80,750 | £76,500 | £85,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £82,000 | £80,000 | £87,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £81,500 | £81,500 | £81,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 34 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 May 2026 | 32 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 63 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 59 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £159,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 32 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2023 | 45 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2023 | 47 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 31 May 2023 | 13 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2021 | 17 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2021 | 19 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 59 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2018 | 49 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2018 | 16 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 61 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 63 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £76,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 6 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2014 | 10 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2014 | 29 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2013 | 34 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2009 | 16 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2006 | 15 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £81,500 | |
| 21 Jan 2005 | 61 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 34 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £88,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | 5 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 4 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2002 | 23 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £47,950 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 34 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £44,950 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 30 WA8 8BN | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2001 | 17 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £17,850 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 23 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 19 Mar 1999 | 11 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £27,500 | |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 23 WA8 8BN | Terraced | £38,000 |
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (17); House, end-terrace (10); Bungalow, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (32); 1930-1949 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (social) (12); 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 A (78% of about 810 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 February 2027 to 19 February 2027: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 1 March 2027 to 23 March 2027: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 17 m and 20 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 8AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 8BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronet Way Ditton | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Beeches Medical Ctr | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nicholson's Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Hough Green, Hough Green | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hough Green Park 3.1 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.4 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 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* | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clincton Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Spike Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Hale Gate Marsh | Wetland | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Big Water | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 49 | 51 |
2 of the street's 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | 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 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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) |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halebank CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Argos Staff Cafe - Gather & Gather Ltd WA8 8HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Queens Pantry Community Shop WA8 8HR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Go Local WA8 8HR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Hills Butchers WA8 8HR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Tilly's Butty Bar WA8 8HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Harry's Fish Bar WA8 8HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Grillionaire / Pizza Aroma WA8 8HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Beer Bellies WA8 8HR | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Oakfield Community Primary School - Orian Catering WA8 8BQ | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Oakfield Community Nursery School and Supported Classroom WA8 8BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Widnes Hall and Lodge WA8 8BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Spar WA8 8RF | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Hough Green Recreation Club WA8 8JX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Avondale Store (Best One) WA8 7XJ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily WA8 7XP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Queen'S Avenue (24); On or near Crown Avenue (22); On or near Royal Avenue (14); On or near Coronet Way (13); On or near Lodge Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 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
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
Nearby streets
Royal Place · Lodge Road · Crown Avenue · Coronet Way · Manor Road · Queen's Avenue · Gutticar Road · Yew Tree Close · Queens Avenue · New Bank Place · Royal Avenue · New Bank Road
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.