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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

WA87SH

Lacey Street

WA87QU

Lugsdale Road

WA86LG

Albert Road

WA86EF

Deacon Road

WA86LY

Robert Street

WA80WP

Lea Street

WA87UF

Suttons Lane

WA87TS

Alforde Street

WA80QS

St Patricks Close

WA80PF

Macdermott Road

WA80QP

St Bridgets Close

WA86AZ

Widnes Road

WA80DT

Mersey Road

WA86PE

Frederick Street

WA86LH

Albert Road

WA86EL

Appleton Village

WA86JH

Mc Clellan Place

WA86DH

Lugsdale Road

WA80DE

Upper Mersey Road

WA86LB

Albert Road

WA87BD

Lower House Lane

WA82SR

Central & West Bank

WA82SJ

Central & West Bank

WA80PZ

Hutchinson Street

WA86HD

Greenway Road

WA86TJ

Peel House Lane

WA87TZ

Suttons Lane

WA80DB

James Close

WA80EY

Davies Close

WA82FT

Widnes Road

WA87JR

Milton Road

WA87AH

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA87AX

Eleanor Street

WA87LE

Sinclair Avenue

WA86UB

Green Oaks Way

WA87RS

Victoria Road

WA80DQ

Irwell Street

WA87AL

Ashley Way West

WA82FP

Widnes Road

WA80ZL

John Price Close

WA87LT

Sinclair Avenue

WA83JY

Bank Street

WA87RY

Bold Street

WA80QE

Ditton Road

WA86ES

Cooper Street

WA87UE

Victoria Street

WA80QN

West Bank Street

WA82EJ

Widnes Road

WA80GZ

Ellison Street

WA82TD

Central & West Bank

WA86HP

Allerton Road

WA80NF

Chidlow Close

WA86FT

Travis Street

WA80QU

Church Street

WA87SN

Market Street

WA86EP

Regent Road

WA82ET

Widnes Road

WA82EP

Widnes Road

WA86HE

Greenway Road

WA80SB

Cornubia Road

WA86JG

Albert Road

WA82SD

Central & West Bank

WA80ED

Alice Court

WA80QD

Nelson Street

WA87LB

Naughton Road

WA86FR

Appleton

WA86BW

Farrant Street

WA86JE

Albert Road

WA86JT

Albert Road

WA87JT

Caldwell Road

WA80ZA

Tanhouse Lane

WA86BG

Lugsdale Road

WA87AU

Smith Road

WA87XX

Central & West Bank

WA87SJ

Luton Street

WA87BJ

Wordsworth Avenue

WA82EX

Widnes Road

WA80GY

Ashley Way

WA86DA

Lugsdale Road

WA87QF

Central & West Bank

WA80ZH

Central & West Bank

WA87RZ

Finlan Road

WA86AH

Widnes Road

WA86TL

Mount Street

WA80FD

Milton Street

WA86AS

Widnes Road

WA80WN

Mulberry Avenue

WA80NL

Spring Street

WA87JY

Rose Street

WA80QY

Victoria Road

WA80NQ

Ashley Way

WA87BW

Browning Avenue

WA86BF

Gerrard Street

WA80EF

Hurst Street

WA80WQ

Pleasant Street

WA86BX

Alfred Close

WA87AJ

Martinsville Court

WA86BY

Quinn Street

WA80EB

Bridge View Close

WA87EA

Caldwell Road

Data Sources

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