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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

WA87QA

Alforde Street

WA87RZ

Finlan Road

WA80QF

Sankey Street

WA80TA

Bowers Business Park

WA86EP

Regent Road

WA87AE

Alexandra Industrial Estate

WA87RA

Victoria Road

WA82SS

Central & West Bank

WA87JZ

Rose Crescent

WA80EA

Wilkinson Close

WA80QY

Victoria Road

WA82SU

Central & West Bank

WA86NF

Dickson Close

WA87RJ

Victoria Road

WA87YT

Ashley Way

WA86UD

Albert Road

WA86LJ

Albert Road

WA87BD

Lower House Lane

WA87TN

Farrant Street

WA80BF

Hutchinson Street

WA80DT

Mersey Road

WA82TB

Central & West Bank

WA86HQ

Lower Appleton Road

WA80PY

Waterloo Road

WA86PG

Frederick Street

WA86TN

Peel House Lane

WA86UA

Green Oaks Way

WA86UG

Green Oaks Shopping Centre

WA86BF

Gerrard Street

WA87JP

Milton Road

WA80EG

Parsonage Road

WA80PT

Victoria Road

WA82FF

Widnes Road

WA82SX

Central & West Bank

WA86DB

Lugsdale Road

WA86JH

Mc Clellan Place

WA87TY

Catherine Street

WA80HA

Fiddlers Ferry Road

WA86PR

Rylands Street

WA87SP

Miners Way

WA80NQ

Ashley Way

WA80PB

Desoto Road

WA86LP

Bower Street

WA87TR

Alforde Street

WA80DB

James Close

WA80ZB

Fisher Place

WA86NB

Brook Street

WA87BE

Moorside Court

WA87ND

Mottershead Close

WA87RU

Witt Road

WA87RY

Bold Street

WA80NG

Lower Church Street

WA80QR

Waterloo Road

WA80RD

Widnes Road

WA82SE

Central & West Bank

WA86PW

Dickson Street

WA87BN

Stewards Avenue

WA87LB

Naughton Road

WA87QY

Lugsdale Road

WA80QN

West Bank Street

WA82TE

Central & West Bank

WA86EB

Deacon Road

WA86EE

Sayce Street

WA86EF

Deacon Road

WA86JQ

Carey Street

WA87SH

Lacey Street

WA80WT

Warrington Road

WA82FE

Widnes Road

WA82FH

Widnes Road

WA82SZ

Central & West Bank

WA86UE

Albert Road

WA80TD

Warrington Road

WA80YQ

Dennis Road

WA86DD

Lugsdale Road

WA87JY

Rose Street

WA80PF

Macdermott Road

WA80QU

Church Street

WA87UE

Victoria Street

WA82BP

Widnes Road

WA86TL

Mount Street

WA87JU

Lewis Crescent

WA80DG

Mersey Road

WA80NP

Violet Street

WA80QT

West Bank Street

WA82EP

Widnes Road

WA86BU

Alfred Street

WA86DF

Keble Street

WA86DQ

Trinity Place

WA86JX

Ross Street

WA87JT

Caldwell Road

WA87UF

Suttons Lane

WA87XZ

Margaret Court

WA82FP

Widnes Road

WA86BW

Farrant Street

WA86EJ

Appleton Village

WA86JA

Albert Road

WA86LH

Albert Road

WA87RP

Victoria Road

WA80DF

Mersey Road

WA80DN

St Marys Road

Data Sources

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