Postcode WA8 6BL is located in an urban city, within the Appleton ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Widnes Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 364.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Widnes Riverside is £29,800 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is St. Marie's Community Park.
Widnes Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Widnes Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 364.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Widnes Riverside is £29,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from WA8 6BL.
Widnes Riverside near WA8 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. Marie's Community Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Marie's Community Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £360,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £121,000 |
10 year median price trend in Appleton
In the WA8 6BL postcode area, located within Widnes Riverside, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | RVM Convenience Store | 136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AX | Walking directions to RVM Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Green Oaks Way, Widnes, WA8 6UA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 35 Albert Square, Widnes, WA8 6JW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Green Oaks Way, Widnes, WA8 6UF | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.