The WA8 6HQ postcode is in Halton, Halton postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WA8 6HQ area, explore the WA8 6HQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA8 6HQ area, visit the WA8 6HQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WA8 |
| Ward | Appleton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Widnes Riverside |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Halton |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Halton |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Appleton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Halton |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3694 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Deprived blue-collar terraces / Constrained renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
My Local, Retailers - Other
Address: 10 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6HQ
River Queen, Takeaway Shop
Address: 25 Lower Appleton Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6HQ
The nearest places is Victoria(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Peelhouse Lane(0.16 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Widnes(0.51 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(18.94 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WA8 6TH (0.16 mi) | Details |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 5-7 | WA8 6EL (0.21 mi) | Details |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | WA8 6EL (0.21 mi) | Details |
| Wade Deacon High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | WA8 7TD (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Kingsway Primary Academy SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 3-11 | WA8 7QS (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WA8 7DW (0.56 mi) | Details |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WA8 0BW (0.65 mi) | Details |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WA8 6DD (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Riverside College Halton0, Outstanding | 16-99 | WA8 7QQ (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Poppy Field SchoolAll Through, NaN | 4-19 | WA8 6DJ (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Brookfields SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | WA8 3JA (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WA8 9HS (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Moorfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WA8 3HJ (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Lunts Heath Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WA8 9RJ (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PEELHOUSE MEDICAL PLAZA(0.16 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| peelhouse medical plazaActivepeelhouse medical plaza, 1 peelhouse lane, widnes, cheshire | 01514246221 | WA8 6TN |
| bevan group practiceActivebevan group practice, bevan way, widnes, cheshire | 01514243986 | WA8 6TR |
| oaks place surgeryActivewidnes hcrc, oaks place,caldwell road, widnes, cheshire | 01514955140 | WA8 7GD |
| newtown surgeryActivenewtown health care ctr, oaks place, caldwell road, widnes, cheshire | 01514955110 | WA8 7GD |
The population of WA86HQ is 290 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1552), Between 25 to 34 (1309), and Between 35 to 44 (1146).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 272 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 61 adults have Does not apply, while 40 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (351), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (317).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (183), followed by No religion (92).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (44) followed by Routine occupations (39), and Intermediate occupations (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (592), and 253 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1634) and European Union EU-2 (74).