West Gate Widnes, Halton
20 addresses across 1 postcode (WA8), about 310 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 16101105.
- Flood: 3 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 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lovel Field, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) 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: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Beeches Medical Ctr, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
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 (49% of about 1,070 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Gold Triangle Complex: up to 94 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Harrison Street (Camerons), Halebank: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Harrison Street (Camerons), Halebank: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Rear of 353 to 363 Hale Road: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Rear of 353 to 363 Hale Road: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent to Ditton Brook, Foundry Lane: up to 80 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Adjacent to Ditton Brook, Foundry Lane: up to 63 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Widnes Timber Centre, Foundry Lane: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 8 October 2026 to 12 October 2026: MANWEB, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 3 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 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 8RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) | |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marshgate Ditton Marsh | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Caldwell Road Car Park | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Beeches Medical Ctr | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ditton Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Hale Bank | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lovel Field 5.3 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Halebank Park 7.7 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 640 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Halebank Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is 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* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Road Woods | Wood | 260 m south |
| Hale Gate Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Runcorn Gap | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Hale Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.7 km (2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 20 |
19 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | 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 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halebank CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn WA8 8PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Morbaine Ltd Cafe WA8 8PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| St. Michaels Catholic Primary - Edsential WA8 8TD | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| St.Michaels Extended School WA8 8TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Bargain Booze WA8 8QA | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Nicolas Sandwich Bar WA8 8TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Optimum Fitness WA8 8TL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Gate (3); On or near Everite Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
- WA8 8RA: 20 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marshgate · Fieldgate · Everite Road · Hale Road · Everite Road · Turnall Road · Everite Road · Pitville Terrace · Express Industrial Estate · Oldgate · Gavin 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.