Wilkinson Close Widnes, Halton
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16102429.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2012 the median was £32,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4).
- 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 Runcorn, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tower House Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £39,500 | £39,500 | £39,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2012 | 9 WA8 0EA | Flat or maisonette | £32,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2004 | 9 WA8 0EA | Flat or maisonette | £39,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Flat (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (2); 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 (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)
- RMC House, Terrace Road, West Bank, Widnes: up to 92 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- RMC House, Terrace Road, West Bank, Widnes: up to 92 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Belvedere House And Churchill Hall, Cooper Street: up to 8 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Showroom for The Deck: up to 15 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Showroom for The Deck: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- The Deck, Mersey Road, Runcorn: up to 178 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Site of former Rathbone Institute, Waterloo Road, Runcorn: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Site of former Rathbone Institute, Waterloo Road, Runcorn: up to 29 homes, not 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 0EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA8 0QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 0EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 0QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Irwell Street/the Bridge West Bank | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 40 Wellington Street Parking | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington Street | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tower House Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Bank Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Street Dental Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Aasa Express 1 Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,150 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 13 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,240 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m south-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south-east |
| Former Transporter Bridge Power House | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m south |
| Runcorn Bridge Railway Bridge Over River Mersey | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bower's Pool | Tidal water | 300 m east |
| Spike Island | Island | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church Bank | Wetland | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Beaconsfield Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 13 | 13 |
7 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 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 Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Riverside College Halton | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbank Pharmacy & Travel Clinic WA8 0DG | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Westbank Village Stores WA8 0DS | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Catalyst Cafe WA8 0DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Widnes Academy - Caterlink WA8 0EL | School/college/university | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Golden Bridge WA8 0DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Widnes Academy - Breakfast Club WA8 0EL | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| West Bank Boat Club by Zena WA8 0DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Mersey Hotel Bar (The Snig) WA8 0DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Nolans Bulk and Bargins WA8 0EZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Jiggy Childcare WA8 0ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Netty's Kitchen (at The Mersey Hotel) WA8 0DT | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2024 |
| The Kitchen Table WA8 0QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wilkinson Close (30); On or near Wright Crescent (17); On or near Parking Area (13); On or near Short Street (11); On or near Cholmondeley Street (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
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
Chidlow Close · Wright Crescent · West Bank Street · Church Street · St Bridgets Close · Irwell Street · Chidlow Close · White Street · Waterloo Road · Cholmondeley 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.