Springfield Road Widnes, Halton
30 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16102349.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 8, E: 4).
- 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 C; 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 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hough Green Park, is about 340 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 12 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Beeches Medical Ctr, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £191,180 | £191,180 | £191,180 |
| 2021 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2020 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £166,000 | £157,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £139,100 | £128,200 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | 25 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 7 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £191,180 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 18 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 15 Jul 2020 | 14 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2019 | 12 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2019 | 31 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 18 May 2018 | 13 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2017 | 25 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £131,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Jul 2017 | 6 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2015 | 23 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2014 | 23 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2013 | 14 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2012 | 5 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2012 | 13 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £128,200 | |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 20 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2010 | 21 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2009 | 6 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2008 | 20 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2007 | 16 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 12 May 2006 | 1 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2006 | 1 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2003 | 5 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 19 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2002 | 15 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2001 | 22 WA8 8JB | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 25 Feb 2000 | 27 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 12 Aug 1999 | 17 WA8 8JB | Semi-detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (13). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1930-1949 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (3).
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 C (84% of about 760 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
Finished in the last three months
- 24 August 2026: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 30 addresses are between 12 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 8JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Halewood 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ash Lane Ditton | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Beeches Medical Ctr | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nicholson's Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Hough Green, Hough Green | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hough Green Park 3.1 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,610 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clincton Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Hale Gate Marsh | Wetland | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Runcorn Gap | Tidal water | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Big Water | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Hale Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south-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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 30 |
6 of the street's 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 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 |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hough Green Recreation Club WA8 8JX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School - Orian Catering WA8 8JN | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School WA8 8JN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School WA8 8LD | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Spinney Pre-School WA8 8LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Oakfield Community Primary School - Orian Catering WA8 8BQ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Oakfield Community Nursery School and Supported Classroom WA8 8BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Hough Green Social Club WA8 8XR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Trewan House WA8 8XR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dale Close (3); On or near Clincton View (3); On or near Woodview Crescent (3); On or near Clincton Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 49% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 72% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 52% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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.
Postcodes on this street
- WA8 8JB: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Woodview Crescent · Ash Lane · Clincton Close · Dale Close · Woodview Road · Ditchfield Road · Beaufort Close · Briarfield Avenue · Broadway · Edinburgh Road · Sandiway Avenue · Edinburgh 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.