Categories in Widnes
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Widnes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 280 | 27 years |
| Shopping other | 213 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 171 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 166 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 163 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 130 | — |
| General contractors | 112 | 22 years |
| Hairdressers | 106 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 105 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 89 | 18 years |
| Other construction | 86 | 24 years |
| Electrical installation | 84 | 25 years |
| Education | 80 | 42 years |
Widnes Facts
| Area | 48.9 km² |
| Population | 125,063 |
| Male Population | 61,139 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 63,924 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +16.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Median Age | 39 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 39.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Town Centre, Widnes, Bold Heath, St Michaels Industrial Estate, Widnes, Oldgate |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.36180, -2.73406 |
| Postal Codes | L35, WA7, WA8, WA88 |
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Widnes Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,412 | 108,512 | 111,044 | 120,128 | 125,063 |
| Population Density | 2,197.7 / km² | 2,220.2 / km² | 2,272 / km² | 2,457.9 / km² | 2,558.8 / km² |
Widnes Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes | +11.8% | +10.7% | +8.2% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Widnes Median Age
Median Age: 39 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes | 39 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Widnes Population Density
Population Density: 2,559 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes | 125,063 | 48.9 km² | 2,559 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Widnes Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Widnes
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Widnes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Widnes
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Widnes CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes | 1,335,118 tn | 10.68 tn | 27,317 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,335,118 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,317 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 73.3 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 10:22 AM | 3.7 | 91.5 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 66.1 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.8 | 75.4 km | 4,900 m | United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 53.8 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 38 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 39.4 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 40.5 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 41 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 11:42 AM | 4.3 | 36.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Widnes
is an industrial town in Halton, Cheshire, England. In 2011 it had a population of 60,221. Historically in Lancashire, it is on the northern bank of the River Mersey where the estuary narrows to form the Runcorn Gap. Directly to the south across th..
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