The postcode WA8 0DS is located in Halton It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA8 0DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA8 0DS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WA8 0DS as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Young hard-pressed families.
The closest road name to WA8 0DS is Wright Crescent which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is IRWELL STREET and is 8 m away. The closest railway station is Hough Green Rail Station, 3.64 km away.
The closest primary school to WA8 0DS (for ages 11 and under) is Widnes Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 24, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Weston Point College. The last OFSTED inspection on July 11, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WA8 0DS is ROYAL ULSTER YACHT CLUB and is 1.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 12, 2012.
Residents reported an average download speed of 119 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 97.6% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WA8 0DS is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Halton and St Helens is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA8 0DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA8 0DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA8 0DS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA8 0DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 132 m |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 10, 2016) | 837 m |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.46 km |
| Riverside College Halton | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (March 11, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Simms Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.76 km | |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.94 km |
| Weston Point College | Special school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| The Grange School | Academy | 3-16 | 2.17 km | |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 2.33 km |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 7, 2008) | 2.33 km |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 20, 2019) | 2.34 km |
| Pewithall School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2013) | 2.47 km |
| Ditton Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.51 km | |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School | Special school | 2-16 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 2.53 km |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 2.59 km |
| Ashley High School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 13, 2019) | 2.59 km |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 2.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA8 0DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat House Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2017 | 1.39 km | |
| JAMAICA INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2017 | 1.39 km | |
| Salty Pup Food Truck | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 1.39 km | |
| ROYAL ULSTER YACHT CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2012 | 1.55 km | |
| Tom Corran (Caterer, RUYC) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2018 | 1.55 km | |
| BALLYHOLME YACHT CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2014 | 1.61 km | |
| BAYVIEW BED & BREAKFAST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2017 | 1.66 km | |
| HARGREAVES HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2017 | 1.66 km | |
| SEAVIEW HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2017 | 1.73 km | |
| Starfish Cafe/ Cairn Bay Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2017 | 1.73 km | |
| ABBEYFIELD UK (NI) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2017 | 1.82 km | |
| SALTY DOG HOTEL AND BISTRO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 1.83 km | |
| THE GUILLEMOT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2015 | 1.83 km | |
| The Guillemot Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2020 | 1.83 km | |
| The Esplanade Bar and Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 1.87 km | |
| BANGOR CIVIL DEFENCE CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2017 | 1.88 km | |
| LITTLE KINGDOM KIDS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 1.88 km | |
| BAYVIEW RESOURCE CENTRE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2020 | 1.93 km | |
| Joxer | Awaiting Inspection | 1.93 km | |
| ALPINE HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 1.94 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA8 0DS - Data from Apr 2022
| IRWELL STREET | 8 m | |
| IRWELL STREET | 65 m | |
| Irwell Street/the Bridge | 148 m | |
| CATALYST MUSEUM | 194 m | |
| Irwell Street/the Bridge | 195 m | |
| HIGH STREET | 982 m | |
| HIGH STREET | 982 m | |
| MARKET STREET | 1.31 km | |
| Hough Green Rail Station | 3.64 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 8.14 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.36 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA8 0DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Spike Island | 545 m | |
| Church Bank | 573 m | |
| Runcorn Sands | 1.02 km | |
| Big Pool | 1.43 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 2.12 km | |
| Beaconsfield Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Hempstones Point | 2.36 km | |
| The Lake | 2.43 km | |
| Hale Road Woods | 2.45 km | |
| Wigg Island | 2.51 km | |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | 2.53 km | |
| The Hempstones | 2.72 km | |
| Haddock's Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Hale Gate Marsh | 3.09 km | |
| Clincton Wood | 3.35 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA8 0DS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 119 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.7 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 2.4% | 100% | 102.7 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 97.6% | 97.6% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for WA8 0DS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.35028100 |
| Longitude | -2.73465900 |
| OS Easting | 351193 |
| OS Northing | 0383962 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Halton |
| Electoral Ward | Central & West Bank |
| Local Authority District | Halton |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Liverpool City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Merseyside |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000006 |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Halton and St Helens |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Halton CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Young hard-pressed families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Widnes BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33006931 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Halton 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Halton 007D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D1 |