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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 199 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
199
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
98.51(+165%)
Public order
33.39(+231%)
Shoplifting
26.79(+369%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.5(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.49(+73%)
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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Widnes Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £205,000.

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
Detached1£200,000
Flats4£73,500
Semi-Detached11£155,000
Terraced56£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

WA86PJ

Salisbury Street

WA86PS

Dean Street

WA86TJ

Peel House Lane

WA80DZ

Irwell Street

WA80GZ

Ellison Street

WA80SB

Cornubia Road

WA87QF

Central & West Bank

WA80NL

Spring Street

WA82FT

Widnes Road

WA86AS

Widnes Road

WA86BJ

Widnes Road

WA86DA

Lugsdale Road

WA86TP

Taylor Street

WA87AT

Egypt Street

WA87AX

Eleanor Street

WA87LU

Brunner Road

WA82SD

Central & West Bank

WA80DS

Mersey Road

WA82EJ

Widnes Road

WA86AD

Widnes Road

WA86BA

Widnes Road

WA86PH

Gladstone Street

WA87AU

Smith Road

WA82EX

Widnes Road

WA87AL

Ashley Way West

WA87EF

Lower House Lane

WA87RT

Market Street

WA87SQ

Lacey Street

WA80GU

Dennis Road

WA86EG

Deacon Road

WA86LN

Sadler Street

WA80QE

Ditton Road

WA80TG

Pitt Street

WA86JE

Albert Road

WA87SE

Ollier Street

WA80EZ

Terrace Road

WA80RZ

Tanhouse Lane

WA82SP

Central & West Bank

WA86AX

Widnes Road

WA86FS

Elliot Street

WA87BQ

Milton Avenue

WA87JW

Milton Road

WA87TS

Alforde Street

WA80SP

Fiddlers Ferry Road

WA86EQ

Appleton Village

WA87YA

Elizabeth Court

WA80GY

Ashley Way

WA82SG

Central & West Bank

WA86HR

Belvoir Road

WA87AH

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA80WS

Ditton Road

WA80EP

Irwell Street

WA80FD

Milton Street

WA87AR

Moor Lane

WA80WQ

Pleasant Street

WA80ZJ

Central & West Bank

WA82SR

Central & West Bank

WA86DH

Lugsdale Road

WA87XY

Lacey Court

WA86JG

Albert Road

WA80QD

Nelson Street

WA86AH

Widnes Road

WA87SN

Market Street

WA87TU

Alforde Street

WA80EY

Davies Close

WA80SZ

Trafalgar Court

WA86BT

Brynn Street

WA86DJ

Lugsdale Road

WA86ER

Cooper Street

WA86FR

Appleton

WA86LW

Wood Street

WA87LD

Mottershead Road

WA87NB

Mond Road

WA87QU

Lugsdale Road

WA87TZ

Suttons Lane

WA80WN

Mulberry Avenue

WA86ET

Foster Street

WA86HE

Greenway Road

WA82AA

Widnes Road

WA82TD

Central & West Bank

WA86LG

Albert Road

WA86NL

Milton Road

WA86PE

Frederick Street

WA87QT

Victoria Road

WA80ED

Alice Court

WA82SH

Central & West Bank

WA87DX

Lower House Lane

WA87RD

Violet Street

WA80NF

Chidlow Close

WA80QX

Dock Street

WA82ZZ

Central & West Bank

WA86DW

Vine Street

WA86LS

Cross Street

WA87ST

Darlington Court

WA86JY

Saxon Terrace

WA80PZ

Hutchinson Street

WA86BX

Alfred Close

WA80ST

Tan House Lane

WA82BZ

Widnes Road

WA86LY

Robert Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.