New homes in Widnes

Live the Life

Located in Cheshire on the banks of the River Mersey, Widnes is an industrial town just a short drive away from Warrington and Liverpool If you want excellent commuter routes within easy reach of the countryside, a new home in Widnes could be the ideal choice for you and your family.

Things to see and do

If you’re moving to Widnes with children in tow, there are lots of great family days out in the local area including Silver Blades at The Hide, Spike Island Nature Reserve and Knowsley Safari Park in Prescot. The town is also home to the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, where you can find out how chemistry is used in our daily lives. 

For some fresh air, there are lots of great parks in and around Widnes including Victoria Park, King George’s Park and Pickerings Pasture. If you’re feeling sporty, Jump Nation Runcorn, Velocity Trampoline Park and Runcorn Ski Centre are all nearby, while Widnes Golf Club is just a short drive from the town centre.

Widnes also has a regular market, with the Market Hall open every day but Tuesday and Sunday, an outdoor market four days a week and a flea market on a Wednesday. Other attractions nearby include Halton Miniature Railway in Runcorn and Castle Park House and Gardens in Frodsham.

Education

If you’re moving to Widnes with a growing family, it’s good to know there are a number of excellent schools in the local area. St Bede’s Catholic Infant School, St Bede’s Catholic Junior School, Castle View Primary School, Wade Deacon High School and The Heath School are all rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, while Riverside College Halton and Tower College provide further education nearby.

If your children want to live at home while studying for a degree, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Hope University, City of Liverpool College and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts are all within commuting distance.

Getting to Widnes

Widnes is well-connected by road and rail, making it a popular commuter town. The two train stations, Hough Green and Widnes, have regular services to Liverpool, Manchester and beyond, while nearby Runcorn Station has direct trains to London.

Travelling by car, the journey to and from Liverpool takes 35 minutes by car, while the train from Lime Street to Widnes takes 30 minutes. Widnes is 20 minutes away from Warrington by car or just 10 minutes by train, while Manchester can be reached in 45 minutes by car or 30 minutes by train.

If you’re travelling further afield, the journey to London takes three hours 50 minutes by car, or one hour 55 minutes from Runcorn station to London Euston. When you’re going abroad, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only a 20-minute drive away, while Manchester Airport is 30 minutes away by car.