The postcode WA8 7LY is located in Halton It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA8 7LY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA8 7LY is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 7LY as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to WA8 7LY is Squires Avenue which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Albion and is 242 m away. The closest railway station is Hough Green Rail Station, 2.61 km away.
The closest primary school to WA8 7LY (for ages 11 and under) is Simms Cross Primary School.
The local pub for residents of WA8 7LY is ROYAL ULSTER YACHT CLUB and is 3.59 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 12, 2012.
Residents reported an average download speed of 129.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WA8 7LY 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 7LY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA8 7LY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA8 7LY
| 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 7LY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simms Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 377 m | |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 446 m |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 7, 2008) | 446 m |
| Riverside College Halton | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (March 11, 2020) | 538 m |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 575 m |
| Wade Deacon High School | Academy | 11-16 | 725 m | |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 893 m |
| Ditton Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 964 m | |
| Fairfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 20, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School | Special school | 2-16 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Ashley High School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 13, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (December 14, 2016) | 1.59 km |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| Brookfields School | Special school | 2-11 | 2.01 km | |
| Lunts Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2014) | 2.03 km |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 20, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| Widnes Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 2.12 km |
| Moorfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 2.3 km |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 2.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA8 7LY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat House Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2017 | 3.44 km | |
| JAMAICA INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2017 | 3.44 km | |
| Salty Pup Food Truck | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| ROYAL ULSTER YACHT CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2012 | 3.59 km | |
| Tom Corran (Caterer, RUYC) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2018 | 3.59 km | |
| COTTAGE KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 3.63 km | |
| SPAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2016 | 3.63 km | |
| THE GROOMSPORT INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2020 | 3.63 km | |
| BALLYHOLME YACHT CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2014 | 3.66 km | |
| BAYVIEW BED & BREAKFAST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2017 | 3.68 km | |
| HARGREAVES HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2017 | 3.68 km | |
| SEAVIEW HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2017 | 3.78 km | |
| Starfish Cafe/ Cairn Bay Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2017 | 3.78 km | |
| SALTY DOG HOTEL AND BISTRO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 3.82 km | |
| THE GUILLEMOT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2015 | 3.82 km | |
| The Guillemot Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2020 | 3.82 km | |
| The Esplanade Bar and Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 3.87 km | |
| BANGOR CIVIL DEFENCE CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2017 | 3.87 km | |
| LITTLE KINGDOM KIDS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 3.87 km | |
| ABBEYFIELD UK (NI) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2017 | 3.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA8 7LY - Data from Apr 2022
| The Albion | 242 m | |
| Leigh Avenue | 242 m | |
| Leigh Avenue | 243 m | |
| The Albion | 250 m | |
| Wavertree Avenue | 286 m | |
| APPLETON VILLAGE | 485 m | |
| APPLETON VILLAGE | 485 m | |
| MARKET STREET | 796 m | |
| Hough Green Rail Station | 2.61 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 8.63 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.4 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA8 7LY - Data from Dec 2021
| Spike Island | 1.64 km | |
| Runcorn Sands | 2.29 km | |
| Hale Road Woods | 2.53 km | |
| Church Bank | 2.57 km | |
| Hempstones Point | 2.72 km | |
| The Hempstones | 2.86 km | |
| Clincton Wood | 2.97 km | |
| The Field | 2.99 km | |
| Pex Hill | 3.01 km | |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | 3.05 km | |
| Wigg Island | 3.28 km | |
| Cronton Wood | 3.39 km | |
| George's Wood | 3.4 km | |
| Big Pool | 3.44 km | |
| Cuerdley Marsh | 3.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA8 7LY - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 129.5 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | 36 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 | 0% | 100% | 79.3 | 9.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WA8 7LY - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.36870700 |
| Longitude | -2.73628400 |
| OS Easting | 351106 |
| OS Northing | 0386013 |
| 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: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious hardship |
| 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 | E33006920 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Halton 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Halton 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |