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Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Widnes

A snapshot of life in Widnes, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Widnes is a town in Cheshire, North West with a population of 59,938. The average house price is £225,546 and the overall crime rate is 85.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Widnes ranks

Population

59,938

Avg House Price

£225,546

Crime Rate

85.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

426 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,888.2

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Widnes's detached homes (£366,163) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£101,187).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Widnes prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£174,050 → £225,546).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£366,163	£342,000	173
Semi-Detached	£218,638	£211,250	270
Terraced	£139,686	£130,000	324
Flat	£101,187	£98,000	56

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Widnes is 85.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Widnes: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 20 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	20
Primary	17
Secondary	3
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good
Ditton Primary School	Primary	Good
Fairfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good
Kingsway Primary Academy School	Primary	Good
Lunts Heath Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Moorfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Oakfield Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Ormiston Chadwick Academy	Secondary	Good
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School	Secondary	Good
St Basil's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Bede's Catholic Infant School	Primary	Outstanding
St Bede's Catholic Junior School	Primary	Good
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School	Primary	Good
Wade Deacon High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Widnes Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Widnes averages 426 Mbps — 326% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Widnes homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.4
% Rated C or Above	72.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,006

Demographics & Economy

Population	59,938
Median Age	43
Median Household Income	£30,888.2
Employment Rate	56.8%
Owner Occupied	63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	27%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Widnes?

The average house price in Widnes is £225,546 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Widnes?

The most affordable entry point in Widnes is a flat, with an average price of £101,187.

Is Widnes a safe place to live?

Widnes has a recorded crime rate of 85.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Widnes?

Widnes has 20 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Widnes?

Average broadband download speeds in Widnes are around 426 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.2% of premises.

How big is Widnes?

Widnes is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 59,938.

Most compared with

How does Widnes stack up against its neighbours?

Aintree

Widnes

House price: £217,565 · £225,546
Crime rate: 76.1 · 85.7
Distance: 11.3 mi

Appley Bridge

Widnes

House price: £265,435 · £225,546
Crime rate: 92.4 · 85.7
Distance: 14.5 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Widnes

House price: £170,063 · £225,546
Crime rate: 92.3 · 85.7
Distance: 9.2 mi

Astley

Widnes

House price: £276,658 · £225,546
Crime rate: 92.3 · 85.7
Distance: 14.6 mi

Atherton

Widnes

House price: £190,266 · £225,546
Crime rate: 92.3 · 85.7
Distance: 14.8 mi

Barnton

Widnes

House price: £200,015 · £225,546
Crime rate: 66.5 · 85.7
Distance: 10.4 mi

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