WA8 6QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Joseph Street, 0.6km from Halton View in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Halton constituency.
This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 6QW are sourced from Output Area E00062391 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOSEPH STREET, WA8 6QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPH STREET, WA8 6QW.
280
41
£ 34,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 6QW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA8 6QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 6QW. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 102,500
8 sales · Mean £ 106,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA8 6QW is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Primary School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Brookfields School
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Cook's Chemist0.4 km
- Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd0.9 km
- Co-op Pharmacy0.1 km
- Go Local Extra0.1 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Eight Towers1.0 km
- The Artisan Mill0.1 km
- JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.2 km
- Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club0.1 km
- Millfield0.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Reidy's Cafe0.4 km
- The Gingerbread Tea House0.5 km
- Saffron Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Village Kitchen0.6 km
- Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Henrys Takeaway0.3 km
- King Pizza0.2 km
- Redi Noodles0.4 km
- Sando's Pizza0.3 km
- Blue Sky0.1 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Day2Day Supermarket0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Todays Extra - Wisnia0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.0 km
- Hough Green3.6 km
- Runcorn4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barracks0.2 km
- Page Lane0.3 km
- Page Lane0.3 km
- Barracks0.3 km
- Peelhouse Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA86QW · Data under Open Government Licence