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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Widnes has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Widnes: 32.5% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
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 in converted/shared houses (Widnes built-up area)
- 0.9% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.