WA8 7TS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Simm's Cross in Widnes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central & West Bank ward and the Halton constituency.
Within the WA8 district, this postcode is characterised by a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 7TS are sourced from Output Area E00062753 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA8 7TS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA8 7TS.
223
33
£ 29,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 7TS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 76% social renting, WA8 7TS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 7TS. The average age is 33.3. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA8 7TS is moderate at 88 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
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Kingsway Primary Academy School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Widnes Academy
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Fairfield Primary School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Blue Bird Coffee0.9 km
- Dave Pluck Racing0.5 km
- J J's General Store0.7 km
- Kinnen Confectionery0.9 km
- Lewis's Home Retail0.8 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Brewers Fayre Mersey Gateway0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Kingsway Hotel0.2 km
- The Bradley Hotel1.0 km
- Widnes Bowling Club0.6 km
- Cricketers Arms0.6 km
- Grapes0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant0.6 km
- Bridgeway Sam's Cafe0.4 km
- Dogalicious Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Halton Stadium - Catering and Bars0.7 km
- La Cantina0.0 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Day2Day Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Food Plus0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Mary's0.9 km
- Dixi Chicken and Pizza0.2 km
- Pixis Caribbean Flavours 20.9 km
- Star Moon Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Subway - Widnes0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.9 km
- Runcorn2.6 km
- Hough Green3.2 km
Bus Stops
- VICTORIA SQUARE0.0 km
- VICTORIA SQUARE0.0 km
- MARKET STREET0.1 km
- MARKET STREET0.1 km
- WIDNES TOWN HALL0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA87TS · Data under Open Government Licence