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Widnes, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Widnes is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 61,464. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
61,464 Population 1,431/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,687 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,687 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$229,940 home value, $1,117/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population61,464
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,431/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,687
Per Capita$44,687
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

B+
Home Value$229,940
Rent$1,117
Ownership61.3%
Housing Units24,586

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+42.3%

Community

Population61,464
Population Density1,431 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates53.3618°, -2.7341°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$44,687
Median Age41.5 years

About Widnes

Widnes is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 61,464. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Widnes has a population of 61,464 with a density of 1,431 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans. 7.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

61,464
Total Population
1,431
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
42.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.0%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.0%

Social Characteristics

Widnes vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Widnes is $44,687, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,687 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $859, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 5,593 business establishments. 24.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Widnes vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,687
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,687
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)5,593

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home24.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Widnes is $229,940, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,117 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 61.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 24,586 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,940
18% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,117
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.3%
Owner-Occupied61.3%
Renter-Occupied38.8%
Housing Units24,586

Property Tax

Climate in Widnes

Widnes has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Widnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²)
Population Density1,431/sq mi
Coordinates53.3618°N, 2.7341°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 102 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 118 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 37 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 138 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 142 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 143 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 64 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 75 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 39 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 91 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 50 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 54 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 101 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 41 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 54 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Widnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.3%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,431/sq mi
Total Area42.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home24.8%

Schools in Widnes

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ditton Primary Academy School - - - -
St Bede's Catholic Infant School - - - -
Brookfields School - - - -
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School - - - -
St Michael's Catholic Primary School - - - -
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School - - - -
Chesnut Lodge Special School - - - -
Ashley High School - - - -
All Saints Upton C.E. Primary School - - - -
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School - - - -
Halebank Church of England Primary School - - - -
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School - - - -
Cronton Sixth Form College - - - -
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School - - - -
Lunts Heath Primary School - - - -
Farnworth Church of England Primary School - - - -
Oakfield Community Primary School - - - -
Ormiston Chadwick Academy - - - -
St Basil's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Wade Deacon High School - - - -
Kingsway Primary Academy - - - -
Moorfield Primary School - - - -
Fairfield Primary School - - - -
St Bede's Catholic Junior School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Widnes

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Widnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Bicycle Museum
Catalyst Museum
Cheshire Military Museum
Dewa Roman Experience
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Grosvenor Museum
Horwich Heritage Centre
Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Lion Salt Works
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
North West Computer Museum
North West Computer Museum
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Sick To Death
Smithy Heritage Centre
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
World of Glass

Libraries in Widnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Chester Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Frodsham Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Great Boughton Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Helsby Community Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Life rooms0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
LRC0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Northwich Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Sandiway Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarporley Community High School Library0.0
Tattenhall Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Upton library0.0
Vicars Cross Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Weaverham Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Wharton Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winsford Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Widnes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burscough Wharf
Chester Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leigh Market
Market Hall
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Northwich Indoor Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Red Brick Market
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Westhoughton Market
Widnes Market
Wigan Market
Winsford Indoor Market

Hotels in Widnes

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Everglades Park Hotel
Premier Inn
The Kingsway Hotel
Travelodge
Travelodge Widnes

Restaurants in Widnes

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arroy Thai
Barton Rouge
Buttilicious
Desii Indian Cuisine
La Cantina
Nando's
Pesto
Saffron
San Marino
Shazna
Spice of India
Toby Carvery

Cafes in Widnes

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Time
Costa
Esposito's Deli
FM Caffe
Il Cappuccio
Ireland's deli and bistro
Lunchbox Cafe
Select Sandwiches
Shake Waffle n Roll
Tea for Two
The Coffee House
The Route
The Viking Grill

Cinemas in Widnes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reel

Clinics in Widnes

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fir Park Medical Centre
Widnes NHS Walk-In Centre

Dentists in Widnes

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bright Orthodontics
GB #2441228920
GB #2628977835
Peelhouse Lane Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Widnes

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andale Veterinary Centre
Vets4Pets
White Cross Vets

Train Stations in Widnes

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hough Green
Widnes

Bus Stations in Widnes

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #970442840

Gas Stations in Widnes

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Esso
Gulf
Lower House Lane Depot
Morrisons
Shell
Tesco Extra
Texaco

Banks in Widnes

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
Halton Credit Union
Lloyds Bank
Santander

Shopping Malls in Widnes

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Oaks Shopping Centre

Gyms in Widnes

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JD Gyms
New Halton Lesiure Center
PureGym

Golf Courses in Widnes

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Widnes Golf Course

Breweries in Widnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Love Lane Brewery
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Spitting Feathers Brewery
Weetwood Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Widnes

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Goodison Park

Ski Resorts Near Widnes

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Widnes

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Widnes

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Farnworth Post Office
The Ball Post Office
Widnes Post Office

Treatment Centers in Widnes

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
The Rehab Hut
With You

Churches & Religious Organizations in Widnes

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Farnworth Methodist Church
Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour Church
Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour Church
Saint Basil and All Saints Parish Church
St Ambrose Church
St Bede's Roman Catholic Church
St John Fisher's Roman Catholic Church
St John Fisher's Roman Catholic Church
St Marie's Roman Catholic Church
St Michael's Church
St Michael’s Catholic Church
St Paul's
St Pius X
St Raphael's Roman Catholic Church
St. John's Church
St. Lukes
The Foundry
Trinity Church Centre
Widnes SNU Spiritualist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Things to See Near Widnes

58 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (11)
  • • Bradley Hill Fort
  • • Castle Cob
  • • Castle Hill
  • • Helsby Hillfort
  • • Site of Bruche Hall
  • + 6 more
🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Knowsley Hall
  • • The Mount
  • • Woodhouses Hill Fort
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Old Nick's Cave
  • • Upton's Caves
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Lovels Hall and Moat c.1450
  • • Lovels Hall and Moat c.1450
🖼️ Galleries (2)
  • • Stockton Heath Gallery
  • • The Amorous Cat Gallery
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Ellesmere Port Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (22)
  • • Airlift Hill
  • • Aston Grange
  • • Beacon Hill
  • • Birch Hill
  • • Blundells Hill
  • + 17 more
🏛️ Ruins (10)
  • • Della Rabbia fountain
  • • Dungeon Salt Works
  • • Former Otterspool Café
  • • Former Otterspool House
  • • Halton Castle
  • + 5 more
🌄 Viewpoints (5)
  • • Helsby Hill
  • • Mersey View
  • • Pex Hill
  • • Raptor Watch
  • • Widnes Warth

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Widnes

What is the population of Widnes?

Widnes has a population of 61,464 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,431 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Widnes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,687, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $229,940 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Widnes?

Widnes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Widnes?

The unemployment rate in Widnes is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 5,593 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Widnes?

The median home value in Widnes is $229,940. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 61.3%.

How are the schools in Widnes?

23.9% of adults in Widnes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Widnes?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Widnes is 2.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 7.7% of residents have a disability.

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