The postcode WA8 0GW is located in Halton It was introduced in October 2007 and is an active postcode. WA8 0GW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA8 0GW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 0GW as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Deprived blue-collar terraces.
The closest road name to WA8 0GW is Shell Green which is centered 76 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gorsey Lane and is 174 m away. The closest railway station is Hough Green Rail Station, 4.79 km away.
The closest primary school to WA8 0GW (for ages 11 and under) is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 22, 2018.
The local pub for residents of WA8 0GW is BALLYHOLME YACHT CLUB and is 4.43 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 14, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from SUBURBAN and is 4.5 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 8, 2018.
Policing for WA8 0GW 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 0GW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA8 0GW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA8 0GW
| Introduction | October 2007 |
| 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 0GW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 515 m |
| Brookfields School | Special school | 2-11 | 585 m | |
| Moorfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| Fairfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 20, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.86 km |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 7, 2008) | 1.86 km |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.93 km |
| Simms Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.09 km | |
| Wade Deacon High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.16 km | |
| Lunts Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2014) | 2.27 km |
| Riverside College Halton | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (March 11, 2020) | 2.3 km |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 2.32 km |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 2.46 km |
| Penketh Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.12 km | |
| Ditton Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.15 km | |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School | Special school | 2-16 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 3.27 km |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 3.29 km |
| Penketh South Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.29 km | |
| Widnes Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 3.34 km |
| Ashley High School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 13, 2019) | 3.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA8 0GW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTAGE KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 2.94 km | |
| SPAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2016 | 2.94 km | |
| THE GROOMSPORT INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2020 | 2.94 km | |
| The Stables | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 9, 2021 | 3.15 km | |
| BALLOO HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 3.51 km | |
| BALLYMACONNELL PRIVATE NURSING HOME LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 4.36 km | |
| BALLYHOLME LOCAL MEATS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 18, 2017 | 4.36 km | |
| BAYLANDS COFFEE COMPANY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2017 | 4.36 km | |
| BALLYHOLME PRIMARY SCHOOL DINING CENTRE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2017 | 4.38 km | |
| Coastal Kids Childminding | Exempt | 4.4 km | |
| TOWERVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 4.4 km | |
| The Esplanade Bar and Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 4.4 km | |
| BALLYHOLME YACHT CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2014 | 4.43 km | |
| Boat House Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2017 | 4.43 km | |
| JAMAICA INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2017 | 4.43 km | |
| Salty Pup Food Truck | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 4.43 km | |
| ROY NESBITT NEWSAGENTS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2017 | 4.5 km | |
| SUBURBAN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2018 | 4.5 km | |
| THE HEATHERLEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2020 | 4.5 km | |
| ST COLUMBANUS HIGH SCHOOL KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2017 | 4.52 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA8 0GW - Data from Apr 2022
| Gorsey Lane | 174 m | |
| Gorsey Lane | 192 m | |
| Johnsons Lane | 288 m | |
| Eight Towers | 428 m | |
| Eight Towers | 435 m | |
| APPLETON VILLAGE | 1.8 km | |
| APPLETON VILLAGE | 1.8 km | |
| VICTORIA SQUARE | 2.19 km | |
| Hough Green Rail Station | 4.79 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 10.82 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.19 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA8 0GW - Data from Dec 2021
| The Hempstones | 1.53 km | |
| Hempstones Point | 1.74 km | |
| Cuerdley Marsh | 1.88 km | |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | 2.02 km | |
| Wigg Island | 2.39 km | |
| Runcorn Sands | 2.61 km | |
| Spike Island | 2.68 km | |
| Round Chevaral | 2.76 km | |
| Norton Marsh | 2.79 km | |
| Bold Heath Plantation | 2.9 km | |
| Norbury's Wood | 2.91 km | |
| School Lane Wood | 2.96 km | |
| Haddock's Wood | 3.18 km | |
| Eccles Plantation | 3.22 km | |
| Oxmoor Wood | 3.3 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.37213300 |
| Longitude | -2.70303600 |
| OS Easting | 353322 |
| OS Northing | 0386370 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Halton |
| Electoral Ward | Halton View |
| 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: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Deprived blue-collar terraces |
| 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 | E33003249 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Halton 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Halton 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8B1 |