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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

WA86HF

Park Road

WA80NS

Black Cat Industrial Estate

WA80DP

Beamont Street

WA80EW

Oakland Street

WA82ST

Central & West Bank

WA86DQ

Trinity Place

WA82BP

Widnes Road

WA86EE

Sayce Street

WA87QD

Vicarage Road

WA80DZ

Irwell Street

WA86FP

Randle Mews

WA86AD

Widnes Road

WA86TN

Peel House Lane

WA87JW

Milton Road

WA86BA

Widnes Road

WA86PH

Gladstone Street

WA80RZ

Tanhouse Lane

WA80RD

Widnes Road

WA87RX

Alexandra Street

WA80WS

Ditton Road

WA86ET

Foster Street

WA87SS

Witt Road

WA87RW

Guest Street

WA87SQ

Lacey Street

WA86DE

Oxford Street

WA80NG

Lower Church Street

WA87JU

Lewis Crescent

WA80PY

Waterloo Road

WA80GU

Dennis Road

WA86PJ

Salisbury Street

WA82SY

Central & West Bank

WA82SF

Central & West Bank

WA86GD

Liebig Court

WA80SZ

Trafalgar Court

WA86DJ

Lugsdale Road

WA82SQ

Central & West Bank

WA86LN

Sadler Street

WA87YA

Elizabeth Court

WA82SH

Central & West Bank

WA86BJ

Widnes Road

WA86LR

Denton Street

WA80PU

Central & West Bank

WA86UE

Albert Road

WA82SZ

Central & West Bank

WA82FH

Widnes Road

WA86EG

Deacon Road

WA80EL

Cholmondeley Street

WA87LU

Brunner Road

WA86HR

Belvoir Road

WA80TA

Bowers Business Park

WA86LP

Bower Street

WA87JZ

Rose Crescent

WA82SS

Central & West Bank

WA82SP

Central & West Bank

WA87BQ

Milton Avenue

WA86LA

Chester Street

WA86NL

Milton Road

WA80QF

Sankey Street

WA86NA

Albert Road

WA86DF

Keble Street

WA86PT

Dean Close

WA86UA

Green Oaks Way

WA87GA

Adelaide Court

WA87RJ

Victoria Road

WA87RP

Victoria Road

WA86DG

Cambridge Street

WA86PN

Hibbert Street

WA86JY

Saxon Terrace

WA87AP

Moor Lane

WA86JX

Ross Street

WA86UG

Green Oaks Shopping Centre

WA87SB

Violet Street

WA80QT

West Bank Street

WA86ER

Cooper Street

WA86DD

Lugsdale Road

WA87RT

Market Street

WA86FN

Timperley Court

WA87TY

Catherine Street

WA87BN

Stewards Avenue

WA82SL

Central & West Bank

WA87BH

Masefield Avenue

WA80QR

Waterloo Road

WA87AR

Moor Lane

WA86HQ

Lower Appleton Road

WA87JP

Milton Road

WA82FF

Widnes Road

WA82TB

Central & West Bank

WA82BZ

Widnes Road

WA87XZ

Margaret Court

WA80EE

Wright Crescent

WA86AX

Widnes Road

WA82AA

Widnes Road

WA87QZ

Victoria Square

WA80EZ

Terrace Road

WA86EA

Deacon Road

WA80DS

Mersey Road

WA87RU

Witt Road

WA80TF

Cornubia Road

WA87SG

Thomas Street

WA87QQ

Central & West Bank

Data Sources

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