Rhyl Street Widnes, Halton
3 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16101405.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 Widnes, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and King George's Park (20 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newtown Surgery, about 170 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 123 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (76% of about 1,310 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): Halton Borough Council Article 4 - 1, Halton Borough Council Article 4 - A4D_1.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Kingsway Quarter: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Brosley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Broseley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 October 2026: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 21 August 2026: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 7AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Egypt Street Widnes | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caldwell Road Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8 km (5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newtown Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mcdougall's Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Widnes Healthcare Resource Centre | 170 m |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grangepan Food Store, Grangepans | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | King George's Park 20 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,340 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leigh Recreation Ground 6.2 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,900 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 35 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spike Island | Island | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Bower's Pool | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Runcorn Sands | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Widnes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds WA8 7AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Halton Leisure Centre Cafe WA8 7AP | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Bristol Street Motors Nissan Widnes WA8 7AL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Greggs WA8 7AL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| McDougalls Pharmacy WA8 7GD | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Widnes Kebab House WA8 7RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Yummy Hut WA8 7RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Turkish Delight / Viking WA8 7RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | Unknown | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Dixi Chicken and Pizza / Cream Curls WA8 7RS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Select Sandwiches WA8 7RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Veera Convenience WA8 7RP | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Takebon WA8 7RP | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Dee's Convenience WA8 7RJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Narita Pizza WA8 7JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| Esposito's In The Park WA8 7SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Smith Road (36); On or near Moor Lane South (14); On or near Lewis Crescent (13); On or near Hospital (10); On or near Millar Crescent (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 8 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA8 7AL: 3 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alexandra Industrial Estate · Moor Lane · Moor Lane · Rose Street · Moor Lane South · Caldwell Road · Moor Lane South · Moor Lane · Egypt Street · Millar Crescent · Alexandra Street · Smith 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.