About WA8 9HS
WA8 9HS scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA8 9HS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,140 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BEVAN GROUP PRACTICE, about 9 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is HIGHFIELD HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is about 9 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Widnes Rail Station (Train, about 9 minutes' walk away). There are also 26 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 46 dB Lden).
There are 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 20.2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Luke's Church, about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a Country Park (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 18 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Aldi, Asda, The Co-operative Group and others. The nearest is Morrisons Daily Widnes 100 Derby Road, about 6 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.6 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore WA8 9HS on NestScope.