Wallace Street Widnes, Halton
15 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16102417.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £143,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 4, E: 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 Widnes, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 300 m away, and King George's Park (20 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newtown Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 209 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 | £143,500 | £143,500 | £143,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £117,500 | £110,000 | £125,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £120,000 | £105,000 | £129,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | 6 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £143,500 | |
| 10 May 2024 | 10 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2021 | 8 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2018 | 10 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2018 | 8 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 12 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2008 | 10 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 12 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | 6 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £129,950 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 6 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2006 | 12 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 6 WA8 6NU | Semi-detached | £58,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (8); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 (75% of about 680 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)
- Brosley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Broseley House, Widnes Road, Widnes: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Kingsway Quarter: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Rose View Avenue, Widnes: up to 4 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Walmsley Street Site, Widnes: up to 49 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Greenoaks Farm Industrial Estate, Warrington Road, Widnes: up to 3 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 6NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elliot Street Widnes | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caldwell Road Car Park | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newtown Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Appleton Village Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Embrace Othodontics | 250 m |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 390 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,670 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | King George's Park 20 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,030 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,410 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spike Island | Island | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Bower's Pool | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Runcorn Sands | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Pex Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 300 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 340 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 640 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 |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wade Deacon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China WA8 6NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| JJ Store WA8 6PF | Retailers - other | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
| Night Brew WA8 6NT | Importers/Exporters | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Serenity House Cafe WA8 6AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Dave Pluck Racing WA8 6PF | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Widnes Post Office WA8 6AZ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza WA8 6AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Terrys Fish Bar WA8 6AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| RVM Convenience Store Limited WA8 6AX | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Simms Cross Institute WA8 6PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2019 |
| FM Caffe WA8 6AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Iceland WA8 6JW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| The Simms Cross WA8 6AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Cakes by Charl WA8 6PL | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Widnes Discount Store WA8 6JW | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (28); On or near Sharp Street (26); On or near Frederick Street (20); On or near Carlton Street (19); On or near Mottershead Road (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- WA8 6NU: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Prince's Street · Dickson Street · Shelagh Avenue · Princes Street · Sharp Street · Deirdre Avenue · Dickson Close · Kent Street · Kent Street · Dickson Close · Gladstone Street · Princes Street
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.