About Thornton
Thornton is a street located in the town of Widnes. It uses the postcode WA8 8BT. The street has a length of approximately 53 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 16101441 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Cheshire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 170.49 miles North West from central London., 10.16 miles East from Liverpool, 13.44 miles North East from Chester and 22.32 miles West from Manchester.
THORNTON is within the Post Town of WIDNES
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Thornton
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Widnes Address: Venture Fields Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.14 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Widnes Address: A562, Fiddlers Ferry Rd, Widnes, WA8 0HA Telephone: 0871 984 6183 Visit Hotel Page |
1.16 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn St Helens South Address: Eurolink Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.58 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool Tarbock Address: Wilson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.74 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool John Lennon Airport Address: 57 Speke Hall Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.73 |
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Map of Thornton
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002581 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Thornton |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
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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 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cheshire |
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Location Details
| Thornton | |
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| Latitude | 53.365375 |
| Longitude | -2.749531 |
| OS Easting (X): | 350129 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 385680 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ501857 |
Roads that have a Junction with Thornton
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Dundalk Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
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| Sunset | 19:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 22 September 2024 at 14:00 (15.22 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.4°C (94.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00062758 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 38.62 |
| Area Population | 1597.00 |
| Male Population | 775.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 822.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 33 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012443 |
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| LSOA Name: | Halton 008D |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002581 |
| MSOA Name: | Halton 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Widnes |
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| Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH |
| 0151 422 5900 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Widnes |
| Iceland Widnes |
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| Unit 35, Albert Square Centre, Widnes, WA8 6JW |
| 01514248003 |
| Distance: 0.97 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Widnes |
| Tesco Widnes Extra |
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| Ashley Retail Park, Lugsdale Rd, Widnes, WA8 7YT |
| 0345 671 9466 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Widnes Extra |
| Morrisons Widnes |
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| Green Oaks Way, Widnes WA8 6UA |
| 0151 4205221 |
| Distance: 1.07 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Widnes |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0151 | WIDNES - LVWID | P37 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 18.2 | 11.8 | >=30 | Y | 9 |
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: Highfield Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Cheshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Fairfield Primary School
Address: Fairfield Primary School, Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6TH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01514240123
Widnes Academy
Address: Widnes Academy, Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0EL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01514242799
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Address: St Bede's Catholic Infant School, Leigh Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01514243112
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Address: St Bede's Catholic Junior School, Appleton Village, St Bede's Junior School, WIDNES, Cheshire, WA8 6EL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01514243386
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Address: St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6DD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01514242879
Simms Cross Primary School
Address: Simms Cross Primary School, Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QS
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
Ditton Primary School
Address: Ditton Primary School, Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HD
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact:
Oakfield Community Primary School
Address: Oakfield Community Primary School, Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8BQ
Distance: 1.02 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: 1.27 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: 1.33 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: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01512572450
St Michaels Catholic Primary School
Address: St Michaels Catholic Primary School, St Michael's Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8TD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01514244468
Cronton CofE Primary School
Address: Cronton CofE Primary School, Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF
Distance: 1.88 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: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01514247887
England Secondary Schools
Wade Deacon High School
Address: Wade Deacon High School, Birchfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TD
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01514232721
Wade Deacon High School
Address: Wade Deacon High School, Birchfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TD
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Address: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, Highfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7DW
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01514242139
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Address: Ormiston Chadwick Academy, Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01514245038
England Higher Schools
Riverside College Halton
Address: Riverside College Halton, Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QQ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01512572800
Nearest Hospitals
| Highfield Hospital |
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| Address: Highfield Road, Widnes, |
| Independent Sector |
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 1.34 (miles) |
| Directions from to Highfield Hospital |
| Halton General Hospital |
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| Address: Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2DA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01928 714567 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.93 (miles) |
| Directions from to Halton General 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: 6.56 (miles) |
| Directions from to Whiston Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES
Address: WIDNES HEALTH CARE RESOURCE CENTRE, OAKS PLACE, CALDWELL ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7GD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
WIDNES HEALTHCARE RESOURCE CENTRE
Address: OAKS PLACE, CALDWELL ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 7GD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ELEMENTS
Address: UNIT 3 LIEBIG COURT, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6GD
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
EMBRACE OTHODONTICS
Address: WIDNES ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6AX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 22 DEACON ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6ED
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
ALBERT ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 125 ALBERT ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6LB
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
UPTON ROCKS PRIMARY CARE
Address: HEATH ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7NU
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5115730
NEWTOWN SURGERY
Address: OAKS PLACE, CALDWELL ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7GD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4955110
OAKS PLACE SURGERY
Address: WIDNES HEALTH CARE RESOURCE CENTRE, OAKS PLACE, CALDWELL ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7GD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4955140
THE BEECHES MEDICAL CTR
Address: 20 DITCHFIELD ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 8QS
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4243101
HIGHFIELD HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: HIGHFIELD ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 7DJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
HIGHFIELD HOSPITAL- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: HIGHFIELD ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 7DJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 222A LIVERPOOL ROAD, DITTON, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7HY
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4242564
MCDOUGALL'S PHARMACY
Address: OAKS PLACE, CALDWELL ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 7GD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4201147
DITTON PHARMACY
Address: 203 HALE ROAD, DITTON, WIDNES, WA8 8QB
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 576384
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WIDNES ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6AH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01514 225910
NICHOLSON'S PHARMACY
Address: NICHOLSON & PARTNERS, 17 QUEENS AVENUE, DITTON, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 8HR
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4244863
APPLETON VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: APPLETON VILLAGE, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, WA8 6EQ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01514 208794
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Widnes Station is 1.12 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.
Hough Green Station is 1.16 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.