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Widnes Riverside

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About

Widnes Riverside occupies a low-lying area along the northern bank of the River Mersey. The landscape is largely open, shaped by its industrial past and subsequent regeneration. The area is dominated by the Silver Jubilee Bridge, a major transport link with distinctive steel arches. Expansive views extend across the river towards the Runcorn skyline and the hills of Cheshire beyond.

The terrain includes reclaimed land and marshes, with pathways tracing the river's edge. A specific feature is the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, housed in a former soap factory, which focuses on the region's chemical industry heritage. The area functions as a corridor for both recreation and industry, with freight lines and walking routes running parallel.

Area overview

On average Widnes Riverside has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Widnes Riverside is £33,004 per year. There are 6 schools in Widnes Riverside: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Widnes Riverside is home to around 7,877 people, with a population density of about 2,035.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Widnes Riverside Population
7,877
Population density
2,035.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.12(+160%)
Public order
31.74(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.58(+65%)
Shoplifting
28.56(+394%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.25(+81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,900
87.56%
Other White
478
6.07%
Other Asian
72
0.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
70
0.89%
Other
70
0.89%
Total population: 7,880

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,698
27.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,171
18.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,070
17.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,004
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
816
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,024
27.78%
Other social rented
886
24.04%
Owns with a mortgage
644
17.47%
Owns outright
634
17.2%
Social rents from council
391
10.61%
Total households: 3,686

Property prices in Widnes Riverside

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Widnes Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Widnes Riverside 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 Widnes Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£232,500
Flats7£75,000
Semi-Detached13£160,000
Terraced61£120,000

10 years median price trend in Widnes Riverside

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

All postcodes in Widnes Riverside

WA87EF

Lower House Lane

WA87QA

Alforde Street

WA86BB

Widnes Road

WA87TU

Alforde Street

WA82TA

Central & West Bank

WA80TG

Pitt Street

WA80BF

Hutchinson Street

WA86HS

Albert Road

WA87NB

Mond Road

WA82TE

Central & West Bank

WA87BG

Lower House Lane

WA86DW

Vine Street

WA87AT

Egypt Street

WA86NF

Dickson Close

WA87GD

Oaks Place

WA86LS

Cross Street

WA86LJ

Albert Road

WA80EG

Parsonage Road

WA86ED

Deacon Road

WA80WR

Carter House Way

WA80YQ

Dennis Road

WA87SF

Batherton Close

WA86UD

Albert Road

WA86PR

Rylands Street

WA80PB

Desoto Road

WA87DX

Lower House Lane

WA87QH

Vicarage Road

WA80DG

Mersey Road

WA82SU

Central & West Bank

WA87XY

Lacey Court

WA86AL

Vicarage Road

WA86BU

Alfred Street

WA86BL

Widnes Road

WA86EB

Deacon Road

WA87LA

Cameron Road

WA86JQ

Carey Street

WA82SE

Central & West Bank

WA80SP

Fiddlers Ferry Road

WA87ST

Darlington Court

WA80ZW

Waterloo Road

WA87JX

Millar Crescent

WA87QY

Lugsdale Road

WA82SB

Central & West Bank

WA86EQ

Appleton Village

WA86JW

Albert Square

WA86EX

Appleton Road

WA87RE

Chapel Street

WA82ZZ

Central & West Bank

WA87BE

Moorside Court

WA80QX

Dock Street

WA86JZ

Midland Street

WA86TP

Taylor Street

WA86HG

Park Road

WA80ZB

Fisher Place

WA87TR

Alforde Street

WA86NB

Brook Street

WA86LW

Wood Street

WA80WT

Warrington Road

WA80ST

Tan House Lane

WA80WU

Upper Mersey Road

WA80TD

Warrington Road

WA82SG

Central & West Bank

WA86AP

Widnes Road

WA80EP

Irwell Street

WA82FE

Widnes Road

WA86FS

Elliot Street

WA80ZJ

Central & West Bank

WA86PS

Dean Street

WA87DZ

Lower House Lane

WA82SX

Central & West Bank

WA87AE

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA82DA

Widnes Road

WA86DB

Lugsdale Road

WA87LD

Mottershead Road

WA80QL

Milton Street

WA80AE

Page Lane

WA86JA

Albert Road

WA86BT

Brynn Street

WA87SP

Miners Way

WA80EA

Wilkinson Close

WA80GX

Wandsworth Way

WA86PG

Frederick Street

WA80PT

Victoria Road

WA87RQ

Lacey Street

WA87ND

Mottershead Close

WA86EU

Foster Street

WA87SE

Ollier Street

WA80HA

Fiddlers Ferry Road

WA82SN

Central & West Bank

WA86UF

Lugsdale Road

WA82FG

Widnes Road

WA86EJ

Appleton Village

WA87QB

Major Cross Street

WA80DN

St Marys Road

WA82SA

Central & West Bank

WA86AA

Widnes Road

WA87YT

Ashley Way

WA86PW

Dickson Street

WA86JS

Albert Road

WA80QQ

Cromwell Street

Data Sources

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