WA8 6PZ is a safe, established residential area on Bradshaw Street, 0.3km from Victoria Park in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Highfield ward and the Halton constituency.
For families considering a move, WA8 6PZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 6PZ are sourced from Output Area E00062684 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADSHAW STREET, WA8 6PZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADSHAW STREET, WA8 6PZ.
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45
£ 41,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA8 6PZ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 6PZ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,000
19 sales · Mean £ 110,921
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA8 6PZ is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Nursery School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Fairfield Primary School
Kingsway Primary Academy School
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Blue Bird Coffee0.9 km
- Dave Pluck Racing1.0 km
- J J's General Store0.7 km
- Kinnen Confectionery0.9 km
- Lewis's Home Retail0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- R.A.O.B Club0.6 km
- The Bradley Hotel0.8 km
- Crown Inn0.1 km
- JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.9 km
- Liver Bar at The Barnyards0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant0.9 km
- Dogalicious Bakery Ltd0.8 km
- The Departure Lounge0.8 km
- The Route1.0 km
- The Viking Grill0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Day2Day Supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Todays Extra - Wisnia0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Mary's0.8 km
- Pixis Caribbean Flavours 20.8 km
- Star Moon Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Subway - Widnes0.9 km
- Sweet Carolina Widnes0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes0.5 km
- Hough Green2.7 km
- Runcorn4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Horse & Jockey0.1 km
- Wade Deacon0.1 km
- Horse & Jockey0.2 km
- Birchfield Road0.3 km
- Birchfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA86PZ · Data under Open Government Licence