Afton in the town of WIDNES
About Afton
Afton is a street located in the town of Widnes. The street has a length of approximately 680 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Halton is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Halton (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 16101480 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WA8 4XW, WA8 4XR and WA8 4XP.
It is located within the county of Cheshire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 171.7 miles North West from central London., 8.91 miles East from Liverpool, 13.55 miles North from Chester and 23.18 miles West from Manchester.
AFTON is within the Post Town of WIDNES
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Map of Afton
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002577 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Afton |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Afton
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Widnes Address: Venture Fields Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.37 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Widnes Address: A562, Fiddlers Ferry Rd, Widnes, WA8 0HA Telephone: 0871 984 6183 Visit Hotel Page |
2.37 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool Tarbock Address: Wilson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.52 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn St Helens South Address: Eurolink Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.25 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool John Lennon Airport Address: 57 Speke Hall Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.07 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £92,000 | £81,000 | £79,929 | 7 |
| 2016 | £84,000 | £82,000 | £83,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £80,500 | £90,000 | £98,500 | 3 |
| 2019 | £105,000 | £102,000 | £91,625 | 4 |
| 2020 | £85,000 | £115,000 | £100,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £70,000 | £96,500 | £80,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | £125,000 | £115,000 | £112,667 | 6 |
| 2023 | £118,000 | £108,000 | £113,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Estate Agents | 91 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JS | Visit Website |
| Adams Estate Agents | 53-55 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JS | |
| Entwistle Green | 49 Albert Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6JS | Visit Website |
| Myler Estates | 77 Albert Road Widnes WA8 6JS | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains | 58 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JT | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cheshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Afton | |
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| Latitude | 53.374133 |
| Longitude | -2.776921 |
| OS Easting (X): | 348317 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 386674 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ483867 |
Roads that have a Junction with Afton
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Hough Green Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:35 |
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| Sunset | 16:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 15 November 2024 at 09:00 (14.28 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.3°C (98.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00062647, E00062648 & E00062649 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Rented Terraces, Young Hard-Pressed Families & Multi-Ethnic Hardship |
| Average Age | 35.98 |
| Area Population | 1480.00 |
| Male Population | 683.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 797.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 43 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012422 |
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| LSOA Name: | Halton 004E |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002577 |
| MSOA Name: | Halton 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Widnes |
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| Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH |
| 0151 422 5900 |
| Distance: 2.01 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Widnes |
| Iceland Widnes |
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| Unit 35, Albert Square Centre, Widnes, WA8 6JW |
| 01514248003 |
| Distance: 2.11 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Widnes |
| Morrisons Widnes |
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| Green Oaks Way, Widnes WA8 6UA |
| 0151 4205221 |
| Distance: 2.24 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Widnes |
| Tesco Widnes Extra |
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| Ashley Retail Park, Lugsdale Rd, Widnes, WA8 7YT |
| 0345 671 9466 |
| Distance: 2.27 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Widnes Extra |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0151 | WIDNES - LVWID | P19 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 12.9 | 2.4 | >=30 | Y | 32 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Halton |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Municipal Building, Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire &WA8 7QF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0303 333 4300 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Halton |
| The Member of Parliament is Derek Twigg |
| Details for the MP Derek Twigg on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Derek Twigg on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Derek Twigg won with a majority of 16,425 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,161 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hough Green Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Cheshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Address: Ormiston Chadwick Academy, Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01514245038
England Primary Schools
Ditton Primary School
Address: Ditton Primary School, Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Oakfield Community Primary School
Address: Oakfield Community Primary School, Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8BQ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01514244958
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School, Clincton View, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8JN
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01514246130
Spinney Avenue Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Spinney Avenue Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Spinney Avenue, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact:
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Hough Green Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 4PG
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01512572450
St Michaels Catholic Primary School
Address: St Michaels Catholic Primary School, St Michael's Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8TD
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01514244468
Cronton CofE Primary School
Address: Cronton CofE Primary School, Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Basil's Catholic Primary School, Hough Green Road, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 4SZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01514247887
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Montreal Road, Netherley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L27 7AG
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: 01514984313
Nearest Hospitals
| Highfield Hospital |
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| Address: Highfield Road, Widnes, |
| Independent Sector |
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 2.74 (miles) |
| Directions from to Highfield Hospital |
| Whiston Hospital |
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| Address: Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR, |
| NHS Sector |
| St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 426 1600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to Whiston Hospital |
| Aset Hospital |
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| Address: 1 Sandstone Drive, Whiston, Prescot, |
| NHS Sector |
| Aset Hospital Hassan Shaaban Limited |
| Distance: 5.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Aset Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
5 DANESCROFT [THE DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 5 DANESCROFT, UPTON ESTATE, HOUGH GREEN, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 4NS
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES
Address: WIDNES HEALTH CARE RESOURCE CENTRE, OAKS PLACE, CALDWELL ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7GD
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
WIDNES HEALTHCARE RESOURCE CENTRE
Address: OAKS PLACE, CALDWELL ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 7GD
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ELEMENTS
Address: UNIT 3 LIEBIG COURT, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6GD
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
EMBRACE OTHODONTICS
Address: WIDNES ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6AX
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 22 DEACON ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6ED
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOUGH GREEN HEALTH PARK
Address: HOUGH GREEN ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 4PF
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5115805
THE BEECHES MEDICAL CTR
Address: 20 DITCHFIELD ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 8QS
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4243101
UPTON ROCKS PRIMARY CARE
Address: HEATH ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7NU
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5115730
FIR PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: UPTON ROCKS, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 9DT
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4232990
HIGHFIELD HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: HIGHFIELD ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 7DJ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
HIGHFIELD HOSPITAL- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: HIGHFIELD ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 7DJ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOUGH GREEN PHARMACY
Address: HOUGH GREEN HEALTH PARK, HOUGH GREEN ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 4PF
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01514 241883
NICHOLSON'S PHARMACY
Address: NICHOLSON & PARTNERS, 17 QUEENS AVENUE, DITTON, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 8HR
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4244863
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 222A LIVERPOOL ROAD, DITTON, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7HY
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4242564
DITTON PHARMACY
Address: 203 HALE ROAD, DITTON, WIDNES, WA8 8QB
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 576384
ALLIED PHARMACY (UPTON ROCKS)
Address: FIR PARK HEALTH CENTRE, LANARK GARDENS, WIDNES, WA8 9DT
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01514 201444
STRACHAN'S CHEMIST
Address: 445 HALE ROAD, HALEBANK, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 8UU
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4230857
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hough Green Station is 0.14 miles away.
Address: Hough Green station, Liverpool Road, Hough Green, Cheshire, WA8 7XU
Hough Green is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (South) lines and is managed by Northern.
Hough Green Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Widnes Station is 1.81 miles away.
Address: Widnes station, Victoria Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TJ
Widnes is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (South) lines and is managed by Northern.
Widnes Station is staffed on a part time basis.