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About

Grange ward sits within the wider borough of Widnes in Halton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. It contains local amenities such as shopping parades and schools to serve the community. The ward is bordered by the main Liverpool to Warrington railway line, which defines its eastern edge.

A significant feature is the large Spike Island recreational area, located at the ward's southern boundary along the River Mersey. This former chemical waste site has been reclaimed into parkland and playing fields. The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, focusing on the local chemical industry's history, is also situated here, near the iconic Runcorn-Widnes bridge.

Area overview

On average Grange has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grange is £37,737 per year. There are 3 schools in Grange: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grange is home to around 8,079 people, with a population density of about 4,851.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grange Population
8,079
Population density
4,851.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.15(+96%)
Public order
19.93(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.6(-13%)
Shoplifting
14.23(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.51(+28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,633
94.42%
Other White
194
2.4%
Chinese
40
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
32
0.4%
Irish
29
0.36%
Total population: 8,084

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,517
23.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,155
17.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,117
17.37%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,088
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
923
14.36%
Total 16+ residents: 6,429

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
904
25.91%
Owns outright
897
25.71%
Owns with a mortgage
888
25.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
11.69%
Social rents from council
305
8.74%
Total households: 3,489

Property prices in Grange

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grange in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grange over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£400,000
Flats1£82,000
Semi-Detached28£181,000
Terraced31£135,000

10 years median price trend in Grange

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.