Widnes · WA8

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WA8 (Widnes) in a nutshell

WA8 covers Widnes, Cronton, in Halton and Knowsley and St. Helens and Warrington. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for WA8

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Two councils in one district

WA8 is split between Halton and Knowsley and St. Helens and Warrington. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

WA8 stretches across Appleton, Bankfield, Birchfield and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WA8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Widnes run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Widnes: 85.3% mains gas only
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does WA8 cover?

WA8 (Widnes, Cronton) includes the wards of Appleton, Bankfield, Birchfield, Bold & Lea Green, Central & West Bank, Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank, Farnworth, Halewood North, Halton View, Highfield, Hough Green, Penketh and Cuerdley, Whiston and Cronton (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to WA8?

Neighbouring districts include WA7 (Runcorn), WA9 (Clock Face), L35 (Prescot), WA10 (Eccleston) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WA8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in WA8?

About 26,093 households and 61,866 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,589 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is WA8 in?

WA8 sits in Halton, Knowsley, St. Helens, Warrington (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston, Warrington South, Widnes and Halewood.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
WA8 1
Areas covered
Widnes, Cronton 2
Active postcodes
1,589 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
26,093 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
61,866 2
Electoral wards
Appleton, Bankfield, Birchfield, Bold & Lea Green, Central & West Bank, Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank, Farnworth, Halewood North … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
St Helens South and Whiston, Warrington South, Widnes and Halewood 4
Local authority
Halton, Knowsley, St. Helens, Warrington 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Widnes built-up area)
85.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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