England
WA8 postcode area — Widnes
The WA8 postcode district covers Halton and surrounding areas in England. Police recorded 319 street-level crimes within roughly a mile of the district centre in July 2026. Figures below are drawn from UK government open data at district level — run a full Postcode Brief on a specific address before you view.
Sold prices
Sold prices could not be requested for this postcode, so treat this as unchecked rather than as nothing to report. It is a problem at our end, not a finding about the property.
Crime
319
Recorded crimes, July 2026
- Violent crime — 145
- Public order — 41
- Anti social behaviour — 40
Flood risk
Surface-water flood risk: High
Schools
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School0.0 mi
- Wade Deacon High School0.3 mi
- St Bede's Catholic Junior School0.4 mi
- Ditton Primary School0.4 mi
Public transport
- Bus — The Albion290m straight-line
- Rail — Widnes Rail Station780m straight-line
Broadband
1800 Mbps
Fastest predicted download
These are Ofcom’s reported broadband availability figures for premises in this postcode. Actual speeds can vary by provider, package and the specific property connection.
District-level summary · updated 5 Oct 2026
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